Fab Tech, Team Lead

Accelevation•Memphis, TN

3d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily welding operations, coordinating work assignments, ensuring quality standards are met, and leading a team of welders to achieve production goals safely and efficiently. This role combines hands-on welding expertise with leadership and training responsibilities.

Requirements

3–7 years of welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
Proficiency in welding processes.
Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
Strong understanding of welding codes, quality standards, and inspection methods.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and support a team of welders and welding assistants.
Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet production schedules.
Perform welding operations as needed using MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, or other welding processes.
Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding specifications.
Train new employees on welding techniques, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Troubleshoot welding defects, equipment issues, and production challenges.
Coordinate with supervisors, quality control personnel, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues.
Maintain welding equipment and ensure proper preventive maintenance is completed.
Monitor productivity, material usage, and labor efficiency.
Conduct team meetings and communicate production goals and expectations.