Lead Welder 3rd Shift

EK Machine•Fall River, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead welders on complete manufacturing projects as well as welds metal components together using a variety of arc welding processes. This role involves overseeing and leading welders within the complete manufacturing group, preparing workloads, and communicating with supervisors. The position requires proficiency in various welding processes and the ability to read and understand blueprints. The Lead Welder also evaluates processes for improvement, performs complex welding tasks, and assists with creating work instructions. Additionally, they are responsible for conducting inspections and maintaining a clean work area.

Requirements

Employee must qualify within 90 days of hire in the weld processes he/she will be performing. Qualification per WWI-102.
Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Oversees and leads welders within the complete manufacturing group
Communicates with Weld Supervisor and Weld Manager. Reports information on employee progress and issues for ongoing performance evaluations.
Prepares workload for the welders.
Uses GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW to weld weldments, tanks, and metal parts together per the weld process specification sheet
Reads and understands American and European blueprints, geometrical call outs, and weld symbols
Evaluates all processes within area of responsibility for ways to improve in quality, tooling usage, and run times.
Welds complicated weldments where alignments, dimensional, and weld quality must conform.
Uses weld fixtures, gauges, and jigs when applicable.
Performs welding on a wide variety of metals and alloys, including carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Assists with creating work instructions.
Completes first piece, in process, and final inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and tape measures.
Cleans and organizes work area
Oversees and leads welders in the Power Products division.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Reports any problems and issues that arise to the Weld Supervisor and/or Fabrication Manager.