Welding Team Lead

MASSIE MFG., INC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Apparel provided; footwear & safety ey

Job summary

Massie Manufacturing, Inc. is recruiting an experienced Welding Team Lead in Baraga, Michigan.

This full-time role oversees daily welding production, leads a team of welders, enforces safety, and strives to meet quality and customer requirements. The position offers an hourly wage of $24–$34 based on skills and experience, with weekly pay, a discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and safety-related reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of manufacturing or production experience, including team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong hands-on welding knowledge, able to assist when needed.
• Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support welding team members while promoting teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Assign daily work, set priorities, and keep production on schedule.
• Enforce safety procedures and report hazards or incidents.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Keep work areas clean and stocked with parts, tools, and information.
• Communicate production updates and risks between employees and management.
• Help solve production and equipment problems and support preventive maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Technical welding certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Massie Manufacturing, Inc., a welding and fabrication company, is looking for an experienced Welding Team Lead in Baraga, Michigan.

The Welding Team Lead plays a critical role in overseeing daily production within assigned work areas. This position leads and supports a team of welders, promotes safe and efficient work practices, and ensures products consistently meet quality and production standards. The Team Lead also helps achieve company goals related to productivity, quality, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction throughout the manufacturing process.

What We Offer:

• $24 – $34 per hour based on skills and experience.
• Weekly paycheck.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance; life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company-provided apparel, plus reimbursement for safety footwear and prescription safety glasses.
• Skill development and safety training.
• Full-time position: Monday-Thursday 6am – 3:30pm, Friday 6am – 10am

What Your Day Looks Like:

• Lead, train, and support welding team members while promoting teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Assign daily work, set priorities, and keep production on schedule.
• Make sure employees follow safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, and concerns.
• Check work throughout the production process to ensure parts meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and stocked with the correct parts, tools, supplies, and information.
• Share production updates, expectations, risks, and concerns between employees and management.
• Help solve production and equipment problems, support preventive maintenance, and identify ways to reduce downtime, scrap, and waste.

What We Are Looking For:

• Three or more years of manufacturing or production experience, including one to two years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong hands-on welding and manufacturing knowledge, with the ability to step in and help when needed.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A positive, dependable, and team-focused approach with a commitment to quality and customer service.
• Ability to manage priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic office software.
• Advanced education, technical training, or certification in manufacturing, welding, engineering, or a related field is a plus.

Massie Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.