Welder Lead

Work Schedule (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Reports To: Fabrication Supervisor | Location: On-site

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Welder Lead to lead our shop team and perform high-quality custom metal fabrication. You will balance hands-on welding with team leadership—orienting new hires, guiding daily workflows, de-escalating issues, and ensuring performance standards and deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily welding operations, coach team members, assign tasks, and report progress to leadership.
• Perform high-quality GMAW and GTAW welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Read and interpret CAD engineering drawings to plan work and meet tight tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts/structures to ensure they meet exact specifications.
• Streamline work processes, reduce turnaround time, and maintain shop safety.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of metal fabrication experience (Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Mechanical Assembly preferred).
• AWS (American Welding Society) Certification required.
• High School Diploma, GED, or Technical School equivalent.
• trong math skills (fractional/decimal measurements) and blueprint reading.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk up to 12 hours, wear required PPE, and work around heavy machinery.
  
  "Applicants must submit photos of their recent weld/fabrication work upon application."

We're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.