Welder Lead - Nights

Sabre Industries - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

The Welder Lead position is responsible for overseeing and guiding production employees in a safe and efficient manner to meet the organization's performance metrics. This role involves training, delegating tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining a clean work environment. The lead will also assist in problem-solving and ensure that all company policies are followed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and delegate daily tasks to assigned production employees.
• Use the company's computer system (EPICOR/Vantage - MES) to collect labor hours and track process information on each job.
• Supervise employee duties to ensure Safety, Quality, and Productivity goals are being met.
• Prepare proper training for production employees as needed.
• Check that housekeeping is maintained in the area.
• Use Microsoft Outlook to communicate within and outside of the department.
• Operate various materials handling equipment, including overhead cranes, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Assist employees in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Assist in the implementation of the master plan to ensure goals and project delivery dates are met.
• Ensure machinery, tools, and equipment are in good working order.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are being followed.
• Ensure a quality product is being produced while assisting in solving problems as they arise.
• Assign work to meet daily priorities and determine if departmental overtime is needed to meet customer ship dates.
• Observe and document employee performance for the supervisor.
• Assist in conducting employee evaluations.
• Effectively conduct weekly Safety meetings as required by Management and the Safety Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass and certify 3G and 4G FCAW welding test.
• Must learn to effectively use the Epicor/Vantage computer system to report data, check job schedules, inventory levels, routings, and bill of materials.
• Must be able to read blueprints and visually inspect shafts and hardware.
• Must be able to read and understand the company's Quality Manual and manufacturing tolerances.
• Must learn to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.