Weld Shop Manager (Lead Welder)

Maverick Tech • Full-time • Roselle, Illinois, United States • $29 - $47 / hour • 1d ago

Role Overview

Based in the northern suburbs of Chicago, this position offers a compensation range of $65,000 to $90,000, paid hourly during the initial six-month contract phase. You will work a first-shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a half-day required on Saturdays. A prominent manufacturer of custom industrial machinery is looking for a practical Weld Shop Manager (Working Lead) to guide their welding staff while staying engaged with daily floor operations. This role is perfect for those seeking a supportive, family-focused environment within a modern facility that encourages staff to drive meaningful results.

Expect to be active on the floor rather than behind a desk. Your primary focus will be demonstrating excellence through TIG welding and fabrication, while simultaneously coaching junior staff, upholding quality benchmarks, and keeping production timelines on track.

Core Responsibilities

Guide and coach your welding crew while staying personally active in welding and fabrication tasks.
Manage daily task assignments to ensure production schedules are prioritized effectively.
Execute TIG welding and fabrication processes for stainless steel tubing and piping components.
Analyze technical drawings and verify finished welds to guarantee adherence to quality specifications.
Collaborate with the production department to streamline workflows and satisfy client delivery dates.
Foster a culture of safety and productivity by providing hands-on training and development for less experienced welders.
Conduct final quality checks to ensure assemblies are ready for the subsequent production phase.

Required Qualifications

At least five years of professional TIG welding experience within a manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated history in a supervisory, lead, or mentorship capacity.
Proficiency in welding structural assemblies, pipe, and stainless steel.
Advanced capability in interpreting blueprints and executing fabrication tasks.
Working knowledge of ASME Section IX or AWS welding standards.
Capacity to successfully complete a 5G pipe weld examination to achieve company certification.
Proficiency in operating standard shop machinery, such as mills, drills, band saws, and grinders.
Proven ability to resolve technical issues and troubleshoot complex problems.
Physical capability to lift 50 lbs and thrive in an active shop environment.

Why Join Our Team

Work in a contemporary, well-maintained facility featuring up-to-date machinery.
Enjoy a collaborative, family-centric atmosphere where management is accessible and transparent.
Take the lead on a talented team to drive immediate, positive outcomes.
Join a stable, expanding organization that produces specialized industrial equipment for a wide range of clients.
Find a long-term career home, whether you are a Lead Welder seeking growth or a Supervisor looking for stability.
Access a comprehensive benefits package once you transition to permanent status.

We are eager to connect with TIG welding professionals who thrive on mentoring others and want to contribute to a firm where leadership is engaged and individual efforts are truly recognized.

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