Weld Team Leader

Terex Corporation•Canton, SD

About The Position

The Weld Team Leader balances production, process improvement, and training, with approximately one-third of their time devoted to each. The role coordinates daily production line activities, makes operational decisions affecting employees, quality, delivery, and productivity, and ensures the team meets production targets. The leader maintains quality and safety standards, keeps equipment and the production line ready for each shift, and adjusts staffing to meet production needs. They also train and mentor team members, support process improvement and 5S activities, manage vacation schedules, communicate material requirements, secure the plant after operating hours, and prepare reports using office software. The position may require filling in on the production line when team members are absent or on vacation. Terex describes its culture as guided by the values of Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship, and states its commitment to an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace. The company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and benefits including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Broad knowledge of manufacturing operations, including fabrication and process improvement.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawings.
Knowledge of weld quality standards and inspection requirements.
Experience training and mentoring welders.
Knowledge of welding equipment setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices.
Good supervisory and organizational skills.
Process improvement skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Adequate knowledge of manufacturing operations.
Computer literacy.
Lean manufacturing and 5S experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Weld Lead, Lead Welder, or similar manufacturing leadership role.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily communication meetings with team members.
Coordinate production line activities.
Make daily decisions affecting employees, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Hold employees accountable for productivity, quality, and attendance.
Ensure quality control through supervisory functions.
Verify the production line and equipment are functional and prepared before each daily shift.
Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly productivity levels.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and move team members between jobs as needed to meet production needs.
Fill in on the production line when team members are absent or on vacation.
Train and cross-train team members in different functions of the operation.
Approve, update, and maintain vacation schedules.
Coach and discipline employees as needed.
Communicate material requirements to maintain necessary inventory.
Ensure a safe work environment.
Support and participate in TBS activities.
Maintain 5S levels.
Secure the plant after operating hours.
Prepare and provide reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.