Lead Welder

Devon Industries • Oklahoma City, OK

22h • Onsite

About The Position

DEVON Industries is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Welder to serve as the backbone of our welding team. In this role, you will perform hands-on welding operations while taking ownership of team direction, workflow, and quality within the welding department. The Lead Welder leads by example and setting the standard for craftsmanship, safety, and professionalism while working with teammates to ensure every job gets done right. This is a collaborative role for someone who takes pride not only in their own work, but in the success of the team around them. This is an hourly position based out of the OKC metro area and reports to the Production Manager.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding; TIG and stick welding experience strongly preferred.
• The applicant must pass a background check; department of motor vehicle check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Performs welding operations to join components constructed from steel, titanium, and other metals in accordance with job specifications and quality standard
• Welds small components and large ones for catwalks, pans, decking, dispensers, boards, shelves, etc.
• Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and positioners for production runs.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
• Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day direction to a team of welders.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure production schedules are met.
• Train new team members on welding techniques, equipment operation, and company procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for technical welding questions on the floor.
• Communicate production status, issues, and team performance updates to the Production Manager.
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Health insurance
• competitive salary
• generous time-off packages
• paid holidays
• 401K with a 5% match
• pays the employee portions of Dental, Vision, Life, Long term & Short term disability, and accident coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed