Lead Welder Fabricator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLead Welder/Fabricator – Take the Lead in Our Custom Equipment ShopDyna-Vac Equipment | Full-TimeAbout the Opportunity Dyna-Vac Equipment is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator with strong leadership skills to run our welding and fabrication shop. We manufacture custom vacuum pumping and sewer cleaning equipment and need a dependable, hands-on professional who can organize shop activities, guide team members, and help produce high-quality equipment.This is a working-leader position—not a desk-only supervisory role. You will be directly involved in layout, fit-up, welding, and fabrication while coordinating daily work and setting the standard for safety, productivity, and workmanship.The right candidate will bring considerable experience with welding and metal fabrication equipment, a strong mechanical background, and the ability to turn drawings and ideas into finished components.What You’ll DoLead the Welding and Fabrication Shop Organize daily shop activities and coordinate work to meet production priorities.Assign tasks based on team members’ skills and project requirements.Lead by example through dependable attendance, safe work practices, and quality workmanship.Train and mentor less-experienced welders and fabricators.Monitor work in progress for accuracy, fit, weld quality, and consistency.Coordinate with management and assembly personnel to keep projects moving.Identify material, tooling, and equipment needs before they delay production.Help solve fabrication problems and improve shop methods.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Perform Hands-On Welding and Fabrication Lay out, fit up, and weld steel tanks with capacities up to 4,000 gallons.Perform MIG welding on sheet metal, plate, and structural steel.Shear, bend, roll, cut, and form steel for custom equipment.Fabricate subframes, trailer frames, brackets, supports, and a wide variety of components.Read and work from shop drawings, sketches, and technical instructions.Measure and check components for dimensions, alignment, and proper fit.Develop practical fabrication solutions for custom projects.Assist with equipment assembly and related shop work as needed.Required Experience and Qualifications Considerable hands-on experience in steel welding and fabrication.Strong MIG welding skills and experience working with sheet metal, plate, and structural steel.Demonstrated ability to lead a team, organize work, and maintain quality standards.Experience setting up and safely operating common metal fabrication equipment, including shears, brakes, rolls, and saws.Ability to interpret drawings and carry out layout, fit-up, and fabrication with minimal supervision.Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.Working knowledge of shop math, fractions, decimals, angles, and measuring tools.Ability to plan work, communicate instructions clearly, and follow through on commitments.A dependable work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-oriented attitude.Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, including lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.Previous experience as a lead welder, lead fabricator, shop foreman, or fabrication supervisor is preferred. Experience with tank fabrication, trailer frames, or custom equipment manufacturing is especially valuable.Shop Equipment Our shop includes:MIG and TIG welders.Press brake and shear.Plate roll and angle roll.Band saw and chop saw.Lathe, milling machine, and drill press.Plasma cutting table.A wide assortment of hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.Strong experience with core welding and fabrication equipment is required. Familiarity with additional equipment listed above is a plus; candidates should clearly identify their areas of experience.Why Join Dyna-Vac Equipment? Take a hands-on leadership role in a custom equipment manufacturing shop.Work on varied projects, from individual components to large tanks and equipment frames.Put your experience, creativity, and problem-solving skills to work.Help develop team members and improve how the shop operates.See the results of your work in finished vacuum pumping and sewer cleaning equipment.Compensation and Employment Job Type: Full-time.Pay: Based on experience, fabrication capabilities, and leadership qualifications.How to Apply Submit your resume with a brief description of your welding and fabrication background, equipment experience, and previous team leadership responsibilities.We are looking for someone who can do more than make a good weld—we need a skilled professional who can lead the team and help the entire shop succeed.