Lead Welder

Scout•Conroe, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Welder is an experienced full-time position responsible for overseeing welding operations, ensuring workplace safety, and mentoring subordinates. This role involves reading blueprints, determining appropriate welding methods, setting up and aligning components, performing various welding tasks, and inspecting welded structures for flaws. The Lead Welder will also communicate with the Supervisor regarding scheduling updates.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Proven experience as welder
Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing
Deftness and attention to detail
Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to interact with co-workers, managers, customers, and vendors
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment around large and noisy equipment
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate)

Responsibilities

Advise, consult, train, mentor, and help subordinates
Manage and maintain work environment safety, perform inspections, and ensure adherence to regulations
Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
Communicate with Supervisor to provide scheduling updates