Welding Lead (Structural)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Adhere to all established company safety expectations and procedures.
• Participate in safety audits and other types of leadership safety enforcement activities as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to provide a safe and injury/accident-free workplace as instructed.
• Plan and organize the department workforce.
• Job, space, tooling and equipment planning as required, to maximize throughput.
• Establish root cause and corrective actions to eliminate Quality incidents.
• Drive root cause closed loop corrective action initiatives.
• Participate and lead closed loop corrective action sessions to reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Must possess the ability to interact with staff, customers, and vendors in a diplomatic and professional demeanor. Moderate level of customer contact is required.
• Ensure proper welding consumables are purchased, available and adequately marked and stored.
• Ensure personnel are properly qualified to GasTech Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Perform supervisory functions for the Manufacturing Manager in his/her absence as needed.
• Knowledgeable in all ASME and ANSI Code welding requirements as it pertains to this department.
• Knowledgeable in all oxy-fuel, plasma cutting and arc-gouging operations.
• Ensure personnel are “in-procedure” when welding, as required by customer order.
• Ensure department-specific employee training programs are implemented and followed.
• Provide job status and scheduling information to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Ensure all team members practice proper, professional, and consistent housekeeping.
• Prepare, stage, and control the job flow through the Department.
• Identify maintenance requirements and ensure their completion on all shop equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Requirements
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• The position requires passing a qualified Welding Test and class-appropriate level of experience.
• Higher vocational welding background is preferred. This position demands high leadership abilities and technical knowledge in fitting and welding of non-code vessels and all structural equipment.
• The position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in welding and fabrication, 3 of which is in a structural/vessel welding facility.
• Five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong, hands-on, fitting and welding background is required.
• The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality is required.
• Able to read and understand all engineering documentation is required.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred.
• A complete understanding of shop scheduling, shop layout and process throughput is required.
• The ability to remain organized with a keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment is required.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines utilizing excellent time management skills is required.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required.
• The ability to speak in front of staff at various group meetings, including department meetings, shop staff meetings, companywide meetings, etc. is required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• The position requires passing a qualified Welding Test and class-appropriate level of experience.
• Higher vocational welding background is preferred. This position demands high leadership abilities and technical knowledge in fitting and welding of non-code vessels and all structural equipment.
• The position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in welding and fabrication, 3 of which is in a structural/vessel welding facility.
• Five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong, hands-on, fitting and welding background is required.
• The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality is required.
• Able to read and understand all engineering documentation is required.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred.
• A complete understanding of shop scheduling, shop layout and process throughput is required.
• The ability to remain organized with a keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment is required.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines utilizing excellent time management skills is required.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required.
• The ability to speak in front of staff at various group meetings, including department meetings, shop staff meetings, companywide meetings, etc. is required.