GASTECH ENGINEERING LLC

Overview

The Welding Lead (Structural) at GasTech is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the output of the Structural Department, ensuring fabrication of non-Code pressure vessels and structural parts meets design requirements while providing leadership and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all established company safety expectations and procedures.
• Participate in safety audits and leadership safety enforcement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for a safe workplace.
• Plan and organize the department workforce.
• Maximize throughput through job, space, tooling, and equipment planning.
• Establish root cause and corrective actions for quality incidents.
• Lead closed loop corrective action sessions to reduce poor quality costs.
• Interact diplomatically with staff, customers, and vendors.
• Ensure proper welding consumables are purchased and stored.
• Ensure personnel are qualified to GasTech Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Perform supervisory functions for the Manufacturing Manager as needed.
• Possess knowledge of ASME and ANSI Code welding requirements.
• Ensure personnel are 'in-procedure' when welding as required.
• Implement and follow department-specific employee training programs.
• Provide job status and scheduling information to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Ensure team members practice proper housekeeping.
• Prepare, stage, and control job flow through the Department.
• Identify maintenance requirements and ensure completion on shop equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must pass a qualified Welding Test and have appropriate experience.
• Higher vocational welding background is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in welding and fabrication, with 3 years in a structural/vessel welding facility.
• Five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong hands-on fitting and welding background is required.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality is required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering documentation is required.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred.
• Complete understanding of shop scheduling, layout, and process throughput is required.
• Ability to remain organized with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with excellent time management skills is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to speak in front of staff at various group meetings is required.

Additional Information

• This position is a manufacturing role performed in a heavy construction and fabrication environment.
• Must be able to withstand at least 10 hours of standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, squat, and crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.