Senior Welder / Weld Lead

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Welder / Welding Lead to join our team and oversee welding operations across various projects and jobs. In this leadership role you will be responsible for performing advanced welding tasks, guiding and mentoring a team of welders, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and coordinating with supervisors to meet job deadlines and production goals with both hands-on and team performances.

Part Time / Full Time:

Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead and mentor a team of welders, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality workmanship.

- Plan and delegate daily welding tasks and ensure deadlines and production goals are met.

- Weld repair and manufacture of turbine generator components.

- Inspect welds to ensure compliance with manufacture and company standards.

- Keep accurate records of welding processes, inspections and repairs as required by company procedures.

- Disassembly and assembly of turbine/generator components.

- Prep and blend parts.

- Work with job site managers/supervisors and quality control to troubleshoot issues and improve welding processes.

- Operate forklifts and cranes.

- Maintain a clean and safe working environment while adhering to company and OSHA regulations.

- Support other areas of the shop as needed.

Position Requirements:

- 5-10 years of experience preferred.

- Familiarity with Power Generation Industry preferred.

- Availablity for significant mandatory overtime druring peak periods.

- Strong leadership capabilities.

- Experience with fixture assembly and usage.

- Experience and knowledge of precision measurement equipment: Calipers, veneers, ID and OD micrometers, etc.

- Ability to read and

interpret blueprints and technical specifications.

- Ability to perform intricate welding tasks on delicate components with high precision and minimal distortion.

- Ability to perform weld techniques on specialty metals (INCO, Hastelloy X, carbon, stainless steel, etc.).

- Knowledge of metallurgy.

- Ability to set up and operate welding equipment.

- Mechanical skills.

- Communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Ability to foresee changes relevant to area of responsibility.

- Ability to organize work assignments to ensure efficient operations within the area.

- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to achieve intended objective.

- Good organizational skills.

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and in environments that require frequent bending, reaching and lifting.

- Ability to follow safety guidelines set by customer and ARMS.

- OSHA 10 certification, preferred.

- Must have a valid driver’s license.

- Ability to pass drug test and background check.

You should be proficient in:

- Leadership / People Management

Machines & technologies you'll use:

- TIG Welder