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Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role combines advanced welding expertise (MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core) with leadership responsibilities, supporting production goals and mentoring welders in safety, technique, and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

• Lead and coordinate daily welding activities for assigned team or shift
• Perform advanced welding tasks on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials using multiple processes
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings to guide team execution
• Inspect welds for quality and conformance to specifications and codes (AWS, ASME, etc.)
• Train and mentor welders on techniques, safety practices, and equipment use
• Monitor productivity and ensure adherence to production schedules
• Collaborate with supervisors, fitters, and quality inspectors to resolve issues
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure proper setup and calibration
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices
• Document production and quality metrics as required

All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce. 
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES) 

• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols
• Welding certifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) preferred
• Prior leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels) 

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.