Fabrication Shop Team Lead

Wells•Hillsboro, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metal Shop Team Lead oversees daily fabrication activities, ensuring production assemblies are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and PCI standards. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities to guide the team and maintain production quality. Success in this position requires strong welding expertise, equipment knowledge, and the ability to lead by example. SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? At Wells, you�re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you�re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to meet production deadlines.
Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints and steel orders in English.
Openness to change and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors
Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification preferred.
Ability to obtain or maintain forklift certification (training provided).
Willingness to learn and operate overhead crane systems (training provided).

Responsibilities

Lead and support team members in the fabrication of production assemblies.
Operate shop equipment including forklifts, welders, shears, punches, drill presses, and band saws.
Set up and construct custom jigs to support fabrication processes.
Perform welding that meets company standards and PCI certification requirements.
Interpret basic blueprints to ensure accurate production.
Utilize gas/acetylene torches safely and effectively.
Reinforce compliance with company safety policies and safe work practices.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
company-paid disability and life insurance
wellness incentives
paid holidays
PTO
flexible spending accounts
HSA options
a 401(k) with profit sharing
access to Nice Healthcare
employee assistance resources
pet insurance
additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.