Weld Shop Lead

Wells•Monroeville, AL

14h

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to lead a crew in producing high quality weld components for concrete products with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. WHY WORK FOR US? At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results. In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative. Health, dental and vision insurance Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance Wellness Incentives Paid holidays Flex spending for medical and daycare Health savings account (HSA) 401(k) plan with profit sharing Access to Nice Healthcare Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Wishbone Pet Insurance Critical Illness Benefit Plan Accident Insurance Plan Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years certified welding and/or fabrication experience required
Ability to read blueprints and drawings
Ability to use measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, depth gauges, and fixed gauges
Physically able to lift to 75 lbs., occasionally
Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently
Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
Moderate to high exposure to production environment
Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
Move parts for ongoing projects in production into position for finished products with hoists or cranes
Lay out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met
Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes
Tack-weld fitted parts together
Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches
Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components
Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences
Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers
Safety of crew
All policies/procedures followed (safety rules, equipment inspections, etc.)
Response to all department incident emails with root cause and corrective actions
Be present on the floor watching for safety concerns
Weekly Toolbox talk development and delivery
Completion of Daily Cleaning Procedures
Inventory of all necessary materials/equipment
Ensure that all members of the department receive proper training in tasks and skills necessary to work safely and efficiently

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
Wellness Incentives
Paid holidays
Flex spending for medical and daycare
Health savings account (HSA)
401(k) plan with profit sharing
Access to Nice Healthcare Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Wishbone Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Benefit Plan
Accident Insurance Plan
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.