Weld lead

Are you an experienced welding professional who knows how to run an efficient shop floor, inspire a team, and uphold top-tier standards of quality and safety?

We are a premier heavy-vehicle manufacturer in Riverside, CA, seeking a Weld Lead to help drive our day-to-day structural fabrication operations. In this critical frontline role, you will guide welding personnel, oversee the assembly of heavy-duty transit structures, and ensure operational excellence across our department.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation: $70,000 - $82,000 annual salary (commensurate with lead-level experience).
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, and EAP.
• Financial Growth: 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) plus paid company holidays per year.
• Career Advancement: strong internal promotion culture with ongoing skills and leadership development.

salary: $57,000 - $69,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Operations: Assign daily tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to meet production schedules.
• Coaching: Onboard, train, and mentor team members on welding techniques and safety protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct initial weld inspections before formal QA to ensure blueprint compliance.
• Communication: Partner with supervisors and adjacent teams to quickly resolve production issues.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to blueprints, WPS guidelines, and safe material handling.

Position Requirements

• Welding Experience: 4-7+ years in manufacturing or industrial fabrication.
• Leadership: 1-2+ years as a lead or supervisor in a production environment.
• Technical Skills: strong ability to read blueprints, schematics, and WPS documentation.
• Core Competencies: Proven mentoring skills, strong problem-solving, and strict focus on safety/quality.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; trade certifications preferred.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Mig
• Welding (5 years of experience is required)
• Blueprints
• Tooling
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supervisor/Coach (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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