Job Description

Summary

The Lead Welder/Fitter (2nd Shift) is responsible for transforming parts and components into high-quality weldments that meet Pro-Cise, Inc. standards and customer specifications while providing day-to-day leadership and technical support to the second-shift fabrication team. This position requires advanced proficiency in welding, fitting, blueprint interpretation, inspection, and fabrication processes. The Lead Welder/Fitter serves as a working leader who assists with workflow coordination, training, quality assurance, and communication between shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fit and weld components or sub-assemblies with minimal supervision using established welding processes and techniques.
• Produce weldments that meet quality, dimensional, and efficiency standards based on manufacturing drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Lead and support second-shift welding and fitting personnel by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and work direction.
• Coordinate daily workflow and job priorities in partnership with the Production Supervisor to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and quality standards throughout production and address issues proactively.
• Interpret blueprints and use measurement and inspection tools, including tape measures, squares, protractors, weld gauges, and other precision instruments.
• Perform TIG and GMAW welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals as required for customer projects.
• Assist in fixture design, fabrication, and process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new welders and fitters, ensuring adherence to company procedures and quality standards.
• Serve as a resource for welding techniques, blueprint interpretation, and fabrication best practices.
• Complete all required labor reporting, work order documentation, and proper identification of work in process.
• Follow ISO procedures and safety programs, including PPE requirements and equipment operation guidelines.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes, hoists, and other lifting devices safely and efficiently.
• Communicate shift activities, production status, quality concerns, and project updates during shift transitions.
• Successfully pass required welding certification tests, including those needed for specific customer contracts.
• Assist supervisors with productivity monitoring, manpower planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position provides day-to-day leadership and work direction to welding and fitting personnel on the second shift. While not responsible for direct disciplinary actions, the Lead Welder/Fitter assists with employee training, performance feedback, quality oversight, and workflow coordination.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in TIG and GMAW welding processes.
• Strong blueprint reading, fabrication, and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience guiding or mentoring team members.
• Ability to prioritize work and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across departments and shifts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Education and/or Experience

• Technical Diploma in Welding preferred.

OR

• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of six (6) years of welding and fabrication experience, including demonstrated leadership or lead-person experience.

• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or training welders in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Must meet Pro-Cise, Inc. welding qualification requirements and pass applicable certification tests.

• AWS D1.1 certification required.

• Forklift and lifting-device operation certification (company provided).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand for extended periods, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to handle tools and materials.
• Frequently required to walk; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

• Ability to lead others while maintaining personal productivity and quality standards.
• Strong focus and situational awareness to maintain safety, quality, and production efficiency.
• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Problem-solving ability to resolve welding, fabrication, quality, and workflow issues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and support team members in meeting deadlines.
• Effective decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to welding fumes, airborne particles, and hot surfaces.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and high-temperature materials.
• Noise levels are typically loud and require hearing protection.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with required PPE, ventilation systems, and safety protocols.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Blueprint Reading
• GMAW/MIG Welding
• Manufacturing Processes
• Metal Fabrication
• Quality Assurance
• TIG Welding
• Weld Inspection
• Welding Technology
• ISO Quality Systems

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder