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Leadership Welder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead Welder 3rd Shift

Fall River, WI · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

Oversees and leads welders within the complete manufacturing group * Communicates with Weld Supervisor and Weld Manager. Reports information on employee progress and issues for ongoing performance ...

Welder B

Bloomingdale, NJ · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

The Welder sets up and operates welding equipment, reviews drawings, and leads welders to ensure quality production standards are met. Key Responsibilities Not Limited To: * Weld ferrous and non ...

Welder B

Bloomingdale, NJ · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

The Welder sets up and operates welding equipment, reviews drawings, and leads welders to ensure quality production standards are met. Key Responsibilities Not Limited To: * Weld ferrous and non ...

Lead Welder 3rd Shift

Fall River, WI · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Oversees and leads welders within the complete manufacturing group * Communicates with Weld Supervisor and Weld Manager. Reports information on employee progress and issues for ongoing performance ...

Lead Welder 3rd Shift

Fall River, WI · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Oversees and leads welders within the complete manufacturing group * Communicates with Weld Supervisor and Weld Manager. Reports information on employee progress and issues for ongoing performance ...

Path Lead Welder - Weekend Shift

Fall River, WI · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Leads tank welders on Path Robotics projects as well as welds metal components together using a variety of arc welding processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.

Path Lead Welder - Weekend Shift

Fall River, WI · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Leads tank welders on Path Robotics projects as well as welds metal components together using a variety of arc welding processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.

Lead Welder

Southampton, PA · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Lead Welder will be responsible for leading welding and fabrication activities while actively participating in the production process. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can work ...

Welder - Manufacturing

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35.36 - $38.71/hr

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids Welding leads, welding machinery, ventilation hose, tool bag, ladder, grinders, mini grid, burning leads, cutting torches, chipping hammers, welding stingers ...

Welder - Manufacturing

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35.36 - $38.71/hr

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids Welding leads, welding machinery, ventilation hose, tool bag, ladder, grinders, mini grid, burning leads, cutting torches, chipping hammers, welding stingers ...

Welder - Manufacturing

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35.36 - $38.71/hr

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids Welding leads, welding machinery, ventilation hose, tool bag, ladder, grinders, mini grid, burning leads, cutting torches, chipping hammers, welding stingers ...

Welder - Manufacturing

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35.36 - $38.71/hr

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids Welding leads, welding machinery, ventilation hose, tool bag, ladder, grinders, mini grid, burning leads, cutting torches, chipping hammers, welding stingers ...

Welder - Manufacturing

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35.36 - $38.71/hr

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids Welding leads, welding machinery, ventilation hose, tool bag, ladder, grinders, mini grid, burning leads, cutting torches, chipping hammers, welding stingers ...

Welder - Manufacturing

Spring Valley, CA · On-site

$35.36 - $38.71/hr

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids Welding leads, welding machinery, ventilation hose, tool bag, ladder, grinders, mini grid, burning leads, cutting torches, chipping hammers, welding stingers ...

Welder - Manufacturing

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35.36 - $38.71/hr

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids Welding leads, welding machinery, ventilation hose, tool bag, ladder, grinders, mini grid, burning leads, cutting torches, chipping hammers, welding stingers ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for leadership welder in the United States is $22.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Lead Welder 3rd Shift

Fall River, WI • On-site

EK Machine
Construction • 51 - 200 employees

$22 - $29/hr

Other

Re-posted 5 days ago


EK Machine rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

SUMMARY

Lead welders on complete manufacturing projects as well as weld metal components together using a variety of arc welding processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversees and leads welders within the complete manufacturing group
  • Communicates with Weld Supervisor and Weld Manager. Reports information on employee progress and issues for ongoing performance evaluations.
  • Prepares workload for the welders.
  • Uses GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW to weld weldments, tanks, and metal parts together per the weld process specification sheet
  • Reads and understands American and European blueprints, geometrical call outs, and weld symbols
  • Evaluates all processes within area of responsibility for ways to improve in quality, tooling usage, and run times.
  • Welds complicated weldments where alignments, dimensional, and weld quality must conform.
  • Uses weld fixtures, gauges, and jigs when applicable.
  • Performs welding on a wide variety of metals and alloys, including carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
  • Assists with creating work instructions.
  • Completes first piece, in process, and final inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and tape measures.
  • Cleans and organizes work area
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must qualify within 90 days of hire in the weld processes he/she will be performing. Qualification per WWI-102.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees and leads welders in the Power Products division. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Reports any problems and issues that arise to the Weld Supervisor and/or Fabrication Manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

One-year Technical Diploma; three to five years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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