Welder Lead

United Flow Technologies•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Welder Lead leads and coordinates daily welding and fabrication activities in the metal shop. The role performs advanced welding and fabrication while directing, training, and supporting team members to meet production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements. The position also provides day-to-day work direction to welders and fabrication employees and supports training, skill development, performance feedback, and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience reading blueprints and technical drawings.
Advanced knowledge of welding techniques, fabrication methods, and metalworking practices.
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of welding codes, quality standards, and safe operating procedures.
Effective leadership, communication, and training skills.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with measuring and inspection tools.
Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in varying positions throughout the shift.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier materials with assistance or equipment.
Ability to safely operate welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including a welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification from an accredited program.
Prior leadership, lead worker, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of welding personnel.
Assign work tasks and monitor workflow to achieve production schedules.
Perform complex welding and fabrication using MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, or other required processes.
Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work orders.
Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
Inspect welds and finished products for accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with required standards.
Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and technical guidance to welding staff.
Monitor adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate with supervisors, engineering, quality, and production teams on project requirements and schedules.
Assist with maintaining welding equipment, tools, and shop machinery.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.
Assist with material planning and inventory control as needed.
Complete production, quality, and maintenance documentation accurately.
Provide day-to-day leadership and work direction to welders and fabrication employees.
Assist management with employee training and skill development.
Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to supervision.
Support compliance with company policies and procedures.
May assist in interviewing, onboarding, and evaluating employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.