Welding Lead (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! UCT is seeking a highly skilled Welding Lead to join our team in Chandler, AZ. The Welding Lead provides technical expertise, daily work direction, and mentorship to Welding Technicians (Welder I–IV) while performing advanced MIG and TIG welding on complex, close–tolerance weldments in accordance with AWS standards. This position owns floor execution of welding operations, ensuring production efficiency, quality compliance, and workforce effectiveness while driving continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree (technical discipline) or equivalent experience
- 4–6+ years of MIG/TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment (close–tolerance weldments)
- 1–2+ years of leadership experience (lead, trainer, or senior-level welder)
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting or leading Welders across multiple levels (I–III/IV scope)
- Strong knowledge of AWS codes, weld symbols, and GD&T
- Experience with complex frame weldments and multi-material fabrication (steel, stainless, aluminum)
- Familiarity with labor tracking, MES, or ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and mentor Welders (Level I–IV), providing real-time technical guidance and development
- Assign and coordinate daily work based on production priorities, technician skill level, and weld schedules
- Serve as the primary escalation point for technical and production issues
- Support onboarding, training, and skill progression, including weld qualification readiness
- Reinforce accountability for safety, quality, and accurate production execution
- Perform advanced MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on complex weldments across steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
- Interpret complex blueprints, AWS welding symbols, and GD&T to ensure precise fabrication
- Lead layout, fit-up, and fabrication of multi-component weldments with tight tolerances
- Ensure weldments meet AWS codes, blueprint requirements, and internal quality standards
- Verify proper setup and use of welding equipment in accordance with WPS
- Execute and support weld schedules in partnership with supervision to meet production targets
- Utilize the labor tracking system to accurately capture job progress, time, and production activity
- Train and enforce consistent use of labor tracking tools to ensure data accuracy and accountability
- Monitor workflow and labor utilization to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and support reporting
- Drive first-pass yield and reduce rework through proactive quality oversight
- Troubleshoot process, equipment, and build issues; implement corrective actions
- Generate, track, and close production action items
- Ensure compliance with AWS standards, internal quality requirements, and safety procedures
- Identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all safety rules and procedures; reinforce team adherence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
