Lead Welding Specialist

Lead Welding Specialist Location: Norcross, GA Reports to: Production Supervisor Job Summary The Lead Welding Specialist plays a crucial role in our manufacturing process, overseeing welding operations, ensuring quality and efficiency, and providing guidance to junior welders. In addition, the Lead Welding Specialist is responsible for producing high-quality aluminum welds for various products.

Training, leadership, precision, attention to detail, and expertise in TIG welding techniques are important traits for the Lead Welding Specialist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Train, onboard, and mentor junior welders, providing guidance on techniques, safety practices, and best practices. Material Preparation: Clean, prepare, and assemble materials for welding, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and cleanliness to achieve strong and consistent welds. Weld Quality: Produce high-quality welds with minimal defects, ensuring structural integrity and visual appeal of the finished product.

Blueprints and Specifications: Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to accurately execute welding tasks as per design and requirements. Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and care for welding equipment, including routine checks, adjustments, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of materials and equipment.

Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for defects, irregularities, or inconsistencies, making necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes. Collaboration: Coordinate with other team members, supervisors, and quality control personnel to ensure seamless workflow and product excellence. Documentation: Keep accurate records of work performed, including weld parameters, materials used, and time spent on various tasks.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest process improvements and efficiency enhancements to optimize welding procedures and overall productivity. Training: Mentor and assist less experienced welders, sharing knowledge and expertise to elevate the team's skills and capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of proven leadership experience. Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a TIG welder, specifically with aluminum materials. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality welds with minimal defects. Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and aluminum welding characteristics.

Familiarity with aluminum alloys and their properties is essential. Blueprint Reading: Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols. Precision and Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to work, ensuring accurate measurements, alignment, and adherence to specifications.

Safety Consciousness: Strong commitment to safety protocols and practices, prioritizing a safe working environment for yourself and others. Equipment Proficiency: Experience with TIG welding equipment, torches, and related tools. Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues. Certification: Relevant welding certifications (e.

g., AWS) preferred but not mandatory.