Welding Team Lead: Safety, Quality & Mentorship

Dakota Bodies; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies in Watertown, SD seeks a Welding Supervisor to coordinate welders on projects, monitor progress, and ensure safety and quality of finished products. The role requires strong work ethic, communication, adaptability, and leadership abilities.

You will lead a team, train on blueprints and welding tools, manage schedules, and uphold safety and productivity standards within a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with MIG welding.
• Experience with manual welding equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution.
• Ability to follow direction and create a plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a positive manner.
• Train on all job functions, blueprint readings and use of tools and welders.
• Meet schedules and expectations.
• Train all team members.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety of the team.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Analytical and problem solving

Prioritization and delegation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dakota Bodies in Watertown, SD seeks a Welding Supervisor to coordinate welders on projects, monitor progress, and ensure safety and quality of finished products. The role requires strong work ethic, communication, adaptability, and leadership abilities.

You will lead a team, train on blueprints and welding tools, manage schedules, and uphold safety and productivity standards within a fast-paced shop environment.