Lead Welder

About This Role

This working lead position involves coordinating the assembly and fabrication of products for a small team while actively participating as a hands-on team member. The Lead Welder performs duties as required by department heads and supervisors, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure crew is arriving on time, ready and fit for duty at the start of each shift
• Host a morning meeting with crew at start of shift to delegate work for the day
• Review any job-related issues or safety concerns
• Ensure workers have proper material and tools to complete daily tasks
• Train new workers on methods and procedures specific to the area of expertise
• Familiarize self with and/or request training concerning new equipment
• Establish methods with workers to meet work schedule deadlines
• Ensure workers are wearing proper PPE and working in a safe manner
• Ensure quality of work is maintained to a high standard (Quality Control)
• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work
• Ensure workers adhere to company rules, policies and procedures
• Assist in inventory management of material and consumables to prevent sudden shortages which can affect work schedule and productivity
• Complete required paperwork and maintain accurate record keeping
• Set goals and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively
• Support shop hygiene and 5-S program
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards
• Organize department and keep department clean, also clean department at the end of each work day
• Inspect equipment to ensure good working order
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• 1 or more years’ experience as a production or construction team lead
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items
• Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product
• Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools