Job Details

Lead Welder / Shop Lead
Location: Houston, Tx 77032
Pay Rate: $25 - 32/hr. DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Team Supervision: Oversee daily operations of the shop floor, assigning tasks to fitters, welders, and shop helpers.
• Workflow Coordination: Manage production schedules to ensure custom screw conveyors and augers are moving through the fabrication stages (cutting, welding, assembly, and testing) efficiently.
• Quality Control (QC): Perform inspections on finished parts and assemblies against engineering blueprints and client specifications. Company is an ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 certified company, so maintaining high quality standards is paramount.
• Technical Guidance: Assist the team with technical troubleshooting, including interpreting complex shop drawings and resolving fabrication issues.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce OSHA and company safety protocols, ensuring all team members are using PPE and operating heavy machinery (overhead cranes, forklifts, welding stations) safely.
• Inventory & Logistics: Coordinate with the "Fabrication Shop Helpers" and logistics team to track material flow, manage stock areas, and ensure parts are ready for packaging and shipping.

Required Skills & Qualifications
CategoryRequirementExperienceTypically 5+ years in a mechanical manufacturing environment (specifically fabrication/welding).TechnicalProficiency in reading blueprints, welding (MIG/Stick), and using precision measuring tools (calipers, tape measures).EquipmentExpert-level ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.LeadershipProven ability to mentor junior staff and manage high-pressure production deadlines.EducationHigh school diploma or GED required; trade school certification or an Associate's degree is preferred.

Work Environment

• Location: Houston, TX (near IAH Airport).
  
• Conditions: A fast-paced industrial shop environment. Must be comfortable with physical demands, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  
• Culture: As a sister company to an Italian headquarters, there is a focus on "72 years of archive knowledge" and precision engineering.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $32.00