Team Lead Welder - 2nd shift

Job Information

Weld together metal components of products as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, weld procedures or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment or spot welder.

Role & Responsibility

• Sets up electrode wire per procedure to prepare welding equipment for operation.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture.
• Strikes arc and manually guides electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece using power equipment as needed.
• Runs spot welder as needed insuring proper tips are used and tacks are secure and uniform without dimpling opposite surface.
• Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Use side grinder to clean up all grinding splatter and insuring quality surfaces near weld zone.
• Keeps work area clean, orderly and maintain 5S schedule.
• Required to accurately scan and record information in the Oracle inventory system.
• Required to correctly identify and label parts for their specific area with correct quantity and location.
• Perform quality checks as required.
• Completes preventative maintenance and other duties as directed by Total Production Maintenance.

Team Lead

• Meet required production schedules while promoting safety, quality, teamwork, lean manufacturing, and sound environmental practices.
• Ensure consistent application of Standard Work through audits and training.
• Attend daily production, shift, LPMS, Morning Market and other meetings as required.
• Complete all necessary area communications for subsequent production shifts.
• Maintain & update cell and team boards.
• Check part availability and report outages to the appropriate process owner.
• Coordinate with PCLs to assign workforce according to skill, ability and the format of work area.
• Identify and work to resolve area bottlenecks to ensure balanced workload.
• Communicate & track customer emergencies (Hot Parts). 
• Work to perform root cause analysis and eliminate safety and quality concerns.
• Perform daily 5S, quality, Safety and process audits to assure compliance with LPMS guidelines.
• Communicate Safety Alerts.
• Serve as a point of contact for area new hires; provide training/assign work shadow as required for new/current employees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Requirement

• Education Required: High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
• Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. 
• Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
• Travel Required: < 10%
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Global Breadth: Single-Site (One Location)
• Prerequisite Training Course completed