Welder Lead

Job Description

Job Description

The Welder Lead position requires skillful, efficient, quality custom fabrication within demanding scheduled time periods. The candidate must have strong communication & problem-solving skills, be able to read & interpret printed CAD Drawings and be able to accurately measure, cut and detail materials. The candidate must be effective with time management and work area organizational skills.

• Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
• Orient new team members; assist in assigning and reassigning tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments; and assist others on work procedures and ensuring the performance standards are met
• Assist supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
• Report status and issues to leadership
• Support leadership in de-escalation of conflict, following company policies, and setting/enforcing a high bar for quality and throughput
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Proficient in various weld processes, GMAW, GTAW.
• Experience welding various materials: Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum.
• Ability to read, understand, and work with engineering drawings.
• Perform simple mathematics, be familiar with fractional and decimal measurements and effectively use and understand measuring devices.
• Be adept at performing Quality Control on finished products, ensuring that they meet specified performance standards and tolerances.
• Be detail oriented and have ability to fabricate quality parts/ structures within specified dimensional tolerances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and pivot between different projects as necessary.
• Ability to work well with others and be a team player.
• Be self-motivated, self-starting, and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Flexible schedule, ability to work overtime as necessary.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

·         Excellent communication skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

·         Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: 

High school diploma or equivalent or technical school.

American Welding Society Certification (AWS)

Experience:    

At least 5 years metal fabrication experience

Experience in the automotive industry

Experience in manufacturing

Knowledge of aerospace processes

Experience with mechanical assembly

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)      Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)          Position requires activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)              Position requires activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)              Position requires activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

•                    10 lbs or less         F

•                    11-20 lbs               F

•                    21-50 lbs               F

•                    51-100 lbs             O

•                    Over 100 lbs          N

Push/Pull

•                    12 lbs or less         F

•                    13-25 lbs               F

•                    26-40 lbs               F

•                    41-100 lbs             O

Other Physical Requirements

·         Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five pounds on a repetitive basis.

·         Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.

·         Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling materials.

·         Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.

·         Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.

·         Must be able to remain in a stationary position such as working at a desk on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

·         Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.

·         Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Required Safety Glasses

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires an on-site presence. The majority of the work is performed on the production floor, requiring standing for long periods of time.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Apex Space and Defense prides itself on delivering the highest quality, large- and small-scale composite structures for our aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. APEX, Santa Ana, has over 50 years of experience from our roots in auto racing through years of supporting aerospace and defense. The key to our success is largely dependent on our dedicated family of hard-working team members with a can-do attitude. We’re currently searching for a Service Technician to join our ranks and continue our tradition of success.

Company Description

Apex Space and Defense prides itself on delivering the highest quality, large- and small-scale composite structures for our aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. APEX, Santa Ana, has over 50 years of experience from our roots in auto racing through years of supporting aerospace and defense. The key to our success is largely dependent on our dedicated family of hard-working team members with a can-do attitude. We’re currently searching for a Service Technician to join our ranks and continue our tradition of success.