Line Lead H6 - Weld Specialist

The Line Lead H6 - Weld Specialist will lead employees in the weld areas, model policies and procedures; and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. When performing direct labor functions the Line Lead H6 - Weld Specialist is responsible to independently use multiple semi-automatic welding processes and equipment to efficiently weld and fabricate various components for NLM products. The Line Lead H6 Weld Specialist will produce quality weldments, of the highest difficulty, requiring welds at a minimum of 30” in all positions, on stainless and carbon steel materials. Production of welds with excellent aesthetics in various joint configurations is required. The H6 Weld Specialist will fabricate quality weldments of the highest difficulty, in blueprint comprehension and process of building, requiring excellent craftsmanship.

This position requires both direct labor producing product and indirect labor consisting of administrative, training, quality or other duties. The ratio between the direct and indirect labor will likely vary.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS

Critical 55%

• Looks ahead at upcoming schedules and recognizes potential needs in parts, equipment, and labor resources and provides status updates to supervisor.
• Directs/Leads training of others as needed. Mentors others while following and modeling company policies.
• Recommends measures to control inventory and labor costs, improve efficiency, and leads efforts to implement those measures.
• Inspects completed welds and performs quality checks on work completed, conducts root cause analysis, and implements solutions; which may include re-training and/or coaching.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Inspects completed welds and performs quality checks on work completed, conducts root cause analysis, and implements solutions.
• Tracks and measures progress against line variances.
• Delegates work assignments to other employees as necessary.
• Performs on-going safety walk-through and audits of work area to ensure that employees are aware of all company safety rules and procedures, and enforces all safety policies.
• Facilitates maintenance requests and ensures operator PM’s are done to standard.
• Independently joins and fabricates metal by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Independently interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to ensure products meet quality standards.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%

CORE VALUES

Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. College coursework, including an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field, preferred.
• Two years prior Lead experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. In absence of prior supervisory experience, candidate should be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills as evidenced through successfully leading projects or other activities.
• Basic computer skills are required; must be able to use computer systems to look-up information, clock-in/clock-out, and report work activities. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good math skills are required; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure up to 1/32”.
• ERP experience is a plus.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; up to 8 hours in an 8 hour shift. The employee will frequently lift 50 pounds. The employee will push/pull with up to 110 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to balance, climb ladders, or work on platforms to access elevated equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee is required to wear steel toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses. The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud. In addition to standard PPE, welders are required to wear a welding helmet and may be required to wear leather clothing and ear plugs. Handles hazardous waste according to company policy and participates in annual hazardous waste training.