Welder Lead

POSITION TITLE Welder Lead

LOCATION Bellingham, WA

MANAGER Welding Supervisor

POSITION TYPE Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION $34.08

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce welded assemblies from fabricated components per custom or stock specifications.
• Welding in a variety of metals using a combination of MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
• Positions, aligns, fits and welds parts using common weld shop tooling (jigs, welding equipment and hand tools).
• Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler and measuring tape.
• Owning and using own set of tools as required by the program.
• Understanding proper safety and abiding by all quality rules instructed.
• Resolving problems using established procedures and common sense.
• Creating solutions, procedures and policies while working with various departments.
• Advanced understanding of all work order/stage requirement and goals.
• Being fully reliable and able to share knowledge with peers.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish assigned tasks on schedule and on/under budget.
• Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex weld/fab related issues.
• Can work independently 100% of the time.
• Subject matter expert for training and troubleshooting
• Supervise small team of welders and consistently meeting team schedule and goals.
• Plans and facilitates assigned work order/stage.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 5 years’ experience in aluminum welding environment

Intermediate ability to interpret blueprints and schematics, recognizing welding symbols and specifications.

Successful completion of certification to minimum of 4 WPS

Basic Math skills and Mechanical aptitude.

Must have excellent attendance.

Ability to use hand and power tools.

Ability to work in limited spaces.

Strong communication skills and effective at building relationships at all levels.

Energetic, motivated and goal oriented. Works well in a fast paced, team environment.

Focus on detail and accuracy in all efforts. Quick learner and resourceful.

Prior experience in a small organization, demonstrating abilities with multiple objectives and multitasking efforts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment where exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp cutting tools, dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise level.
• Employees must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and or move more than 75 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to strand, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protection and work boots.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• MLB Contractual Performance.
• Annual performance review.

RELATIONSHIPS

This position is based in WA and will report to the Welding Supervisor. Birdon’s senior management team, including Divisional Managers, may provide additional direction and duties from time to time.

Clear communication and interpersonal skills are necessary as direct contact with Birdon clients, prospective clients, and production team is an important aspect of this position. It is your responsibility to ensure that the Company’s values and interests are maintained during all internal and external communications.