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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Welder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing welding operations, ensuring quality standards are met, and mentoring junior welders. As a Lead Welder, you will play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of our welding processes. Your expertise in various welding techniques, materials, and equipment will be essential in delivering high-quality results. You will also collaborate with other departments to ensure project timelines and specifications are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to upholding safety standards. If you are passionate about welding and enjoy leading a team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
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- Perform advanced welding tasks using various techniques and materials.
- Inspect and ensure the quality of welds meets industry standards.
- Train and mentor junior welders to improve their skills.
- Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment as needed.
- Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Prepare reports on welding operations and team performance.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a welder, with leadership responsibilities.
- Proficiency in various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, arc welding, etc.).
- Strong understanding of welding materials and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Certification in welding (e.g., AWS, CWB) is preferred.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to perform welding tasks.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with supervising welding teams?
- What welding techniques are you most proficient in?
- How do you ensure the quality of your welds meets industry standards?
- Have you ever trained or mentored junior welders? If so, how?
- How do you handle tight project deadlines while maintaining quality?
- What steps do you take to ensure safety in welding operations?
- Can you share an example of a challenging welding project you completed?
- Are you familiar with maintaining and troubleshooting welding equipment?
