Welding Lead (Structural)

Description

It is the responsibility of this position to plan, coordinate, and manage the total output and throughput of the GasTech Structural Department. This position ensures all tasks necessary to fabricate non-Code pressure vessels and all structural parts and assemblies are in accordance with design requirements. The purpose of the position is to provide the highest level of manufacturing leadership and technical excellence for all personnel performing structural operations. This position is responsible for producing products within the time and man-hours allocated in the production schedule, and in accordance with GasTech Quality Requirements. It is the goal of the position to establish the GasTech Structural Department as the most highly respected process equipment welding group in the industries, and for the clients we serve.

PRINCIPAL   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The   responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adhere to all established company safety expectations and procedures.
• Participate in safety audits and other types of leadership safety enforcement activities as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to provide a safe and injury/accident-free workplace as instructed.
• Plan and organize the department workforce.
• Job, space, tooling and equipment planning as required, to maximize throughput.
• Establish root cause and corrective actions to eliminate Quality incidents.
• Drive root cause closed loop corrective action initiatives.
• Participate and lead closed loop corrective action sessions to reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Must possess the ability to interact with staff, customers, and vendors in a diplomatic and  professional demeanor. Moderate      level of customer contact is required. 
• Ensure proper welding consumables are purchased, available and adequately marked and stored.
• Ensure personnel are properly qualified to GasTech Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Perform supervisory functions for the Manufacturing Manager in his/her absence as needed.
• Knowledgeable in all ASME and ANSI Code welding requirements as it pertains to this department.
• Knowledgeable in all oxy-fuel, plasma cutting and arc-gouging operations.
• Ensure personnel are “in-procedure” when welding, as required by customer order.
• Ensure department-specific employee training programs are implemented and followed.
• Provide job status and scheduling  information to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Ensure all team members practice proper, professional, and consistent housekeeping.
• Prepare, stage, and control the job flow through the Department.
• Identify maintenance requirements and ensure their completion on all shop equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• The position requires passing a qualified Welding Test and class-appropriate level of experience.
• Higher vocational welding background is preferred. This position demands high leadership abilities and technical knowledge in fitting and welding of non-code vessels and all structural equipment. 
• The position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in welding and fabrication, 3 of which is in a structural/vessel welding facility. 
• Five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong, hands-on, fitting and welding background is required.
• The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality is required.
• Able to read and understand all engineering documentation is required. 
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred. 
• A complete understanding of shop scheduling, shop layout and process throughput is required. 
• The ability to remain organized with a keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment is required. 
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines utilizing excellent time management skills is required.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required.
• The ability to speak in front of staff at various group meetings, including department meetings, shop staff meetings,      companywide meetings, etc. is required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is a manufacturing role with most of the work performed in our shop, which is a heavy construction and fabrication environment. 
• Must be able to withstand at least 10 hours of standing and walking. 
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, squat, and crawl into awkward spaces. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include natural or corrected close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Long hours in the shop require fine dexterity use of hands/fingers for sustained periods of time.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team environment with regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to a manufacturing environment and extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.