Lead Welder

Job Title: Welding Lead Department: Welding Reports To: Welding Manager MUST BE PROFICIENT IN MIG AND TIG WELDING ROLE: You will lead a team that welds precision sheet metal components and frames in a job shop environment. Working with your manager, you will assign jobs to your welders based on qualification, capability, and fit. The work varies with different customers having different requirements so having attention to detail and the ability to interpret prints quickly and accurately is important. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure your team is welding jobs to spec and efficiently • Perform first and last piece buyoffs of welded parts (lead inspection). • Troubleshoot issues and know when to make a judgment call, and when to defer to your manager or Engineering • Create and use simple jigs and fixtures • Weld. You’ll lead your team, and produce parts yourself • Interact with our ERP system correctly (punching in and out of jobs) • As with all that work at Inland, help your fellow departments when they get in trouble. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Minimum 10 years’ experience with MIG & TIG welding • Must be able to properly use relevant inspection equipment such as calipers and height gages. • Physical strength to repeatedly lift and carry 25 lbs. • Knowledge of and adherence to welding safety standards • Experience managing, supervising, or leading • Can lay down a good attractive weld with a steady hand. You will be asked to perform a weld test during the interview. ORGANIZATION’S VALUES AND CULTURE: We are a $40MM job shop/contract manufacturer established in 1964 that serves the ruthless and uncompromising high-tech Bay Area customer by providing everything they want when they want it. Manufacturing parts in one of the most expensive locations in the country for some of the most demanding customers in existence is not easy. Boring widget shop we are not. We need good, dedicated, engaged team members to keep the dream alive. Apply if that sounds like you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person