Welder/Fabricator Lead 2nd Shift

## Description
### **Key Responsibilities:**

• **Team Leadership & Supervision:**
• Lead and mentor a team of welders and fabricators, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assign tasks based on team members' skills and project requirements.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Delegate work orders and plan based on Aging Reports.
• **Welding & Fabrication:**
• Perform welding operations using various techniques, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
• Fabricate metal components and assemblies according to engineering specifications.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, ensuring they meet industry standards.
• **Blueprint Interpretation & Planning:**
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Plan and organize workflow to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure all materials and tools are prepared and available for fabrication tasks.
• **Safety & Compliance:**
• Enforce safety standards and ensure the team complies with all safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions and toolbox talks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent accidents.
• **Quality Control & Documentation:**
• Monitor the quality of work produced, ensuring it meets company and industry standards.
• Document all fabrication processes, materials used, and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures.

## Qualifications
### **Qualifications:**

• **Education & Certification:**
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in welding/fabrication preferred.
• AWS or equivalent welding certification is a plus.
• **Experience:**
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding and fabrication, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• **Skills:**
• Proficiency in various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate and maintain welding equipment and tools.
• **Physical Requirements:**
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials (up to [insert weight]).
• Comfortable working in various positions, including standing, bending, and kneeling.
• Willingness to work in a noisy and sometimes hazardous environment, adhering to all safety protocols.