Frontline Leader (Welding)
Core
Support welding production area and supervisor to ensure policy, leadership, quality, on-time, and efficiency performance goals are met.
Role type
Frontline Leader (Welding)
Builds
Welded metal products (aluminum, stainless steel) for security applications
Domain
Manufacturing / Metal Fabrication / Security Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MIG welding, TIG welding, thin gauge welding, sanding, grinding, aluminum finishing, stainless steel finishing, blueprint reading, production reporting, inventory management, equipment troubleshooting, safety compliance, process improvement, task assignment, quality auditing, material ordering
Preferred skills
Associate's degree or two-year technical degree, WABO certification, management of personal and team workload, overtime availability, basic computer software functions
Technologies
MIG, TIG, MDI board, production logs, pallet jack, overhead cranes, forklifts
Responsibilities
Maintain organized and accurate records for the welding department; Ensure the flow of materials, parts and welds are adequate to meet on-time requirements; Administer and assess periodic welding and finishing tests; Assign tasks in collaboration with supervisor based on workflow and staffing availability; Assist the supervisor in various departmental duties including special projects and process improvements; Maintain a daily record of production, scrap, and rework; Assist team in performance of duties and troubleshooting equipment and processes; Ensure employees comply with standards and safety rules; Conduct quality audits as needed; Responsible for ordering supplies and monitoring production material levels; Perform production work at any station as needed; Enhance morale in the workplace and facilitate the interchange of production improvement ideas; Interact closely with quality auditors, process engineers, scheduler, and other support staff; Support other production areas as backup to other supervisors when needed
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory support