Stdiron·24 days ago
24 days ago
Welding Lead (1st shift)
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About this role
Position Summary
Standard Iron has been a leader in contract manufacturing for over 90 years, delivering quality products and innovative solutions to customers across a variety of industries. We are committed to our Core Values of Commitment To Our People, To Our Customers & To Action.
We are seeking a dependable, experienced Manufacturing Production Welding Lead to join our production team. In this role, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support to welding employees while ensuring production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications are met. The Welding Lead will work alongside the team, helping troubleshoot welding issues, support training and cross-training, monitor production, and promote a safe, efficient, and team-oriented work environment.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in quality workmanship, communicates effectively, holds team members accountable, and is committed to continuous improvement.
Compensation & Schedule
Pay Range: $26.00-31.00/hour (Starting rate commensurate with experience)
$1,500 Hiring Bonus paid over your first year of employment
First Shift
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to production welding employees.
• Lead by example by following all safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Set up and operate MIG/MAG welding equipment and assist employees with welding processes and applications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Inspect welds and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot welding, fit-up, equipment, and process issues.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and cross-training of welding employees.
• Provide coaching and direction to employees to improve performance, quality, and productivity.
• Help ensure proper welding procedures, techniques, and work instructions are followed.
• Work with supervisors, quality, engineering, and other departments to resolve production and quality issues.
• Monitor material usage, production flow, and work center efficiency.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and improved production processes.
• Help maintain welding equipment, tools, fixtures, and work areas in safe and efficient working condition.
• Communicate production issues, staffing concerns, quality problems, and other relevant information to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Previous MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Previous lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and production documentation.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, equipment, materials, and quality requirements.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot common welding and fabrication problems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, quality personnel, and other departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritize work and help keep production on schedule.
• Ability to lift, move, and position parts as required. (60 lbs.)
• Ability and willingness to train and assist other employees.
What You Bring
Why Join Standard Iron?
Apply today at: https://www.std-iron.com Equal Opportunity Employer
Standard Iron has been a leader in contract manufacturing for over 90 years, delivering quality products and innovative solutions to customers across a variety of industries. We are committed to our Core Values of Commitment To Our People, To Our Customers & To Action.
We are seeking a dependable, experienced Manufacturing Production Welding Lead to join our production team. In this role, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support to welding employees while ensuring production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications are met. The Welding Lead will work alongside the team, helping troubleshoot welding issues, support training and cross-training, monitor production, and promote a safe, efficient, and team-oriented work environment.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in quality workmanship, communicates effectively, holds team members accountable, and is committed to continuous improvement.
Compensation & Schedule
Pay Range: $26.00-31.00/hour (Starting rate commensurate with experience)
$1,500 Hiring Bonus paid over your first year of employment
First Shift
- Monday – Thursday
- 6:00Am-4:30PM
- 4-Day Work Week
To get a head start in the hiring process and receive an interview faster, complete our Culture Index Survey: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/VZ3su7sagyMobH
Key Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to production welding employees.
• Lead by example by following all safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Set up and operate MIG/MAG welding equipment and assist employees with welding processes and applications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Inspect welds and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot welding, fit-up, equipment, and process issues.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and cross-training of welding employees.
• Provide coaching and direction to employees to improve performance, quality, and productivity.
• Help ensure proper welding procedures, techniques, and work instructions are followed.
• Work with supervisors, quality, engineering, and other departments to resolve production and quality issues.
• Monitor material usage, production flow, and work center efficiency.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and improved production processes.
• Help maintain welding equipment, tools, fixtures, and work areas in safe and efficient working condition.
• Communicate production issues, staffing concerns, quality problems, and other relevant information to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Previous MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Previous lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and production documentation.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, equipment, materials, and quality requirements.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot common welding and fabrication problems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, quality personnel, and other departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritize work and help keep production on schedule.
• Ability to lift, move, and position parts as required. (60 lbs.)
• Ability and willingness to train and assist other employees.
What You Bring
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with metal components.
- Ability to stay productive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Pride in producing quality work and supporting team success.
Why Join Standard Iron?
- $1,000 Hiring Bonus paid over your first year of employment
- Competitive hourly wages
- Quarterly Profit Sharing
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- 80 Hours of Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Cross-Training and Skill Development
- Stable Employment with a Growing Manufacturing Leader
- Safety-Focused, Team-Oriented Culture
Apply today at: https://www.std-iron.com Equal Opportunity Employer
Company
Stdiron
Thomson, United States of America
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