Welding Team Lead

Massiemfg; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance; Rx

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Weekly paycheck

Discretionary bonus

Company apparel & footwear allowance

Skill development & safety training

Full-time schedule: Mon-Thu 6am–3:30pm

Job summary

Massie Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Welding Team Lead in Baraga, Michigan. The role oversees welding production, leads a team, and ensures safety and quality across daily operations.

You will train welders, assign work, and maintain schedules while driving productivity and customer satisfaction in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years manufacturing or production experience, incl. 1–2 years in supervision.
• Strong hands-on welding and production knowledge; can step in when needed.
• Ability to read blueprints and quality requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Positive, dependable, team-focused; commitment to quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding knowledge

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Technical training in manufacturing

Welding certification

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.

Sound Like You?

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