About the role
STS Technical Services is hiring a Weld Lead in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a direct-hire, split shift opportunity supporting a privately held and growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures used to house fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.
This role is ideal for an experienced welding professional with shop floor leadership experience, MIG welding and fabrication knowledge, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to train, motivate and guide employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Shift Schedule
Monday through Thursday
12:00 PM to 10:30 PM Central Time
Split shift
Position Summary
The Weld Lead will coordinate the daily activities of MIG welders and fabricators while helping ensure production work is completed safely, accurately, on schedule and to customer specifications. This position requires hands-on welding and fabrication knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to support employees directly on the shop floor.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable assigning work, training team members, troubleshooting issues, reviewing blueprints, checking product quality and stepping in to assist with tasks as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate daily activities of MIG welders and fabricators
Delegate job responsibilities to appropriate employees
Train and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and schedules
Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments
Test products and equipment for defects or malfunctions
Work in a safe manner and support safe shop floor practices
Communicate changes and updates to employees regarding processes and procedures
Support production quality, accuracy and schedule performance
Help ensure welded and fabricated products meet engineering or sales specifications
Troubleshoot and resolve shop floor issues as they arise
Qualifications
Certified Welding Inspector certification required
Minimum of 4 years of previous experience working on the shop floor in a manufacturing facility
Previous MIG welding or fabrication experience re…
