Welding Team Leader

Lantech • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Welding Team Leader, you play a critical role in leading a high-performing fabrication team while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are achieved. Your leadership helps develop associates, improve processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. By supporting your team and driving lean initiatives, you help ensure Lantech delivers exceptional products to our customers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of welding fabrication experience
• Minimum of 1 year of GMAW spray transfer welding experience
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership or team lead experience
• Strong coaching, communication, and team-building skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and manage associate performance
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Winman or similar ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company procedures
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading teams in a lean manufacturing environment
• Participation in Lean workshops or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience developing standardized work and training associates
• Experience driving 5S and workplace organization improvements
• Technical or vocational training in welding or manufacturing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of up to eight welding associates
• Train new associates using standardized work instructions and best practices
• Manage daily production schedules, including filling in for absences and supporting high-cycle-time operations
• Learn all fabrication cells related to the S Line and become certified in GMAW spray welding (flat and rotational positions)
• Ensure standardized work procedures are maintained and followed throughout the welding area
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by supporting associates and reinforcing safety expectations
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve processes
• Maintain organization and workplace standards using 5S principles
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives
• Work overtime as needed to support production schedules

Benefits

• Job Stability: A growing, essential manufacturing business with long‑term career opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Profitability Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid vacation, and 8 paid holidays per year
• Casual Dress Code
• Collaborative, People‑First Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED