Welder Lead

Welder Lead at Standard Iron

Join Our Team as a Welder Lead at Standard Iron Are you ready to start a hands-on career with a company that's been setting the standard in contract manufacturing for over 90 years? Standard Iron is looking for entry-level candidates who share our core values of Safety, Respect, Pride in Work, and Continuous Improvement. If you're reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn, we want you to be a part of our team! The Welder Lead plays a key role in coordinating shop floor activities, mentoring welders, and ensuring fabricated components meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Why Standard Iron?

• Competitive Pay: $29.00 - $36.00 Per Hour (Competitive pay based on experience)
• Outstanding Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit Sharing & More: Take advantage of quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Employee Growth: No experience? No problem! We'll train the right candidate to succeed.

Available Shift:

• 1st Shift: Monday Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding on heavy plate steel, structural components, and custom fabrication projects.
• Lead day-to-day welding operations within a fabrication shop, assigning tasks and ensuring workflow efficiency.
• Interpret complex blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Coordinate closely with fitters, fabricators, and machine operators to ensure proper assembly and welding sequence.
• Inspect welds and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, penetration, and compliance.
• Ensure proper joint preparation, fit-up, and alignment prior to welding.
• Monitor production timelines and adjust manpower or priorities to meet delivery schedules.
• Train and mentor welders on techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and welding challenges, including distortion, material issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Enforce strict adherence to shop safety protocols, including PPE, ventilation, and confined space procedures.
• Oversee maintenance and setup of welding machines, torches, fixtures, and positioners.
• Support continuous improvement efforts such as reducing rework, improving weld efficiency, and lean fabrication practices.
• Communicate effectively with shop supervisors, engineering, and quality control teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; welding certification or trade school training preferred.
• 5 years exp. of heavy welding experience in a metal fabrication or structural steel environment.
• 2 years exp. of leadership or lead welder experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes including cutting, forming, fitting, and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed shop drawings and blueprints.

If you're ready to launch your career with a company that values dedication and growth, apply now to join Standard Iron's Alexandria team. Start your journey with us and become part of a legacy of excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.