Installation Craft Welder - Lead

CSI•Springfield, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

This is a working foreman role responsible for oversight of the field installation of sanitary process systems. The position provides daily leadership and coaching to craft workers while performing installation work as part of the crew as necessary to complete the job. The Installation Craft Welder-Lead requires flexibility, extensive travel, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Positive representation of CSI to customers is an important part of this position. Our installation teams are the face of CSI to our customers. Successful team members take pride in their work, represent CSI professionally, and work safely and effectively in a variety of customer environments.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail is necessary to complete work as required
  • Good understanding of welding techniques and the ability to apply those techniques to produce quality work for the customer
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret measurements, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
  • Pride of ownership and accepting responsibility for work performed are key personal characteristics
  • Ability to safely operate required tools and equipment
  • Commitment to safety and professional customer service
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • 4+ years of TIG welding/GTAW experience
  • Sanitary process piping experience, required
  • Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to guide a field installation crew
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and customer service
  • Flexibility to travel and work varying schedules based on project requirements
  • A valid Class E driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Welding Certificate, preferred
  • 2 years of supervision or lead experience, preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assign daily tasks to craft workers and provide day-to-day leadership and coaching
  • Perform installation and welding tasks as part of the crew as necessary to complete the work
  • Monitor crew productivity and quality and report results to the manager
  • Scope current jobs and estimate labor and materials
  • Provide bills of materials and labor estimates for future jobs to project managers for bidding
  • Ensure crew compliance with customer GMP and safety requirements
  • Administer and enforce CSI safety policies and procedures with a high level of concern for safety
  • Inspect CSI-owned and rented equipment daily, including scissor lifts and forklifts, and track equipment on-site
  • Walk completed projects with customers and obtain sign-off of system acceptance before site demobilization
  • Identify potential craft workers and coordinate interviews with the manager
  • Assist with shop fabrication as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay: $33 – $40 per hour
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Company-provided tools and required equipment
  • Company-paid travel and hotel accommodations
  • Company-paid meals and eligible travel expenses
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities to participate in company activities and community events
  • Retirement planning
  • Continuing education support
  • Company luncheons
  • Casual Fridays
  • Wellness program
  • Opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events
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