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AGC Heat Transfer, Inc

Welding Shop Lead

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$36 - $38/hr

Welding Shop Lead 📍 Fort Worth, TX 💲 $36.00-$38.00 per hour 🕒 Full-Time | Non-Exempt Lead ... Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to meet production schedules * Fit, tack, assemble, and ...

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc

Welding Shop Lead

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$36 - $38/hr

Welding Shop Lead Fort Worth, TX $36.00-$38.00 per hour Full-Time | Non-Exempt Lead. Build. Launch ... Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to meet production schedules * Fit, tack, assemble, and ...

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc

Welding Shop Lead

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$36 - $38/hr

Welding Shop Lead ? Fort Worth, TX ? $36.00-$38.00 per hour ? Full-Time | Non-Exempt Lead. Build ... Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to meet production schedules * Fit, tack, assemble, and ...

Laitram

Welding Shop Supervisor

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Job Responsibilities and Requirements Responsibilities • Plan and assign daily, weekly, and monthly work for the Welding Shop team. • Manage labor, materials, equipment, and workflow to meet ...

PTMW, Inc.

Weld Shop Manager

Topeka, KS

... to the welding department budget by monitoring costs associated with labor, materials, and ... The Weld Shop Manager will work in a factory environment where exposure to noise, heat, and fumes ...

PTM World

Weld Shop Manager

Topeka, KS · On-site

... to the welding department budget by monitoring costs associated with labor, materials, and ... The Weld Shop Manager will work in a factory environment where exposure to noise, heat, and fumes ...

Underwood Fire Equipment Inc

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GENERAL SHOP LABOR

Wixom, MI · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

... shop ... Duties include operating basic hand tools, assisting machine operators and welders; loading and ...

BTS Land Clearing

Shop Laborer

Abilene, TX · On-site

$660 - $825/wk

The Shop Laborer is also responsible for site cleanup and is encouraged to develop new skills like welding under supervision, reporting directly to the Shop Supervisor. Responsibilities * Assist with ...

PTMW

Weld Shop Manager

Topeka, KS · On-site

... to the welding department budget by monitoring costs associated with labor, materials, and ... Working Conditions The Weld Shop Manager will work in a factory environment where exposure to noise ...

Underwood Fire Equipment Inc

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GENERAL SHOP LABOR

Wixom, MI · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

... shop ... Duties include operating basic hand tools, assisting machine operators and welders; loading and ...

ElDorado National California, Inc

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Weld Shop Supervisor

Riverside, CA · On-site

$84K - $95K/yr

Weld Shop Supervisor Location: Riverside, CA Salary Range: $84,000 - $95,000/yr. Schedule 6:00am ... within welding/fabrication * Demonstrated employee and labor relations experience, including ...

Arrow Workforce Solutions

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Shop Laborer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$17/hr

Key Responsibilities * Assist shop employees with general labor and fabrication tasks * Load, unload, move, and organize materials, tools, and equipment * Prepare materials for welding, cutting ...

Arrow Workforce Solutions

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Shop Laborer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$17/hr

Key Responsibilities * Assist shop employees with general labor and fabrication tasks * Load, unload, move, and organize materials, tools, and equipment * Prepare materials for welding, cutting ...

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Welding Shop Lead

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$36 - $38/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Welding Shop Lead
📍 Fort Worth, TX
💲 $36.00-$38.00 per hour
🕒 Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Lead. Build. Launch.
Are you a highly skilled welder with leadership experience and a passion for quality craftsmanship?
AGC Heat Transfer is seeking an experienced Welding Shop Lead to help launch and lead our welding department at our growing Fort Worth Service Center. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building a welding operation from the ground up while leading a team, driving quality, and contributing to products that support food safety and sanitation across North America.
If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys mentoring others, solving challenges, and delivering exceptional work, we want to hear from you.
Why AGC Heat Transfer?
AGC Heat Transfer is a leading OEM manufacturer of sanitary plate heat exchangers serving the food, beverage, dairy, and sanitary processing industries. Our products and services help customers maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
At AGC, we believe our people make the difference. We foster a culture built on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Enjoy
• Competitive pay: $36.00-$38.00 per hour
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (if eligible)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Growth and development opportunities
• A chance to lead a new welding operation and make a lasting impact
What You'll Do
As the Welding Shop Lead, you'll combine your technical welding expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, support, and mentor a team of welders
  • Assign daily work and monitor productivity, quality, and performance
  • Oversee startup activities for AGC's Texas welding department
  • Inspect and approve completed work before it leaves the department
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Train and develop team members to improve welding skills and quality standard
  • Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to meet production schedules
  • Fit, tack, assemble, and weld stainless steel sheet metal and mild steel assemblie
  • Perform welding, grinding, and finishing work according to engineering drawings
  • Identify potential design or fabrication issues and recommend solution
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and leadership teams
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and efficienc
  • Maintain welding equipment and coordinate repairs when needed
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for a leader who exemplifies the AGC Difference:
Integrity
Honesty, trust, and transparency in everything you do.
Care
Respect for people, customers, and the environment.
Innovation
A problem-solving mindset and commitment to improvement.
Excellence
A dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and continuous learning.
Execution
Safety-focused teamwork and accountability.
Goal Orientation
A drive to achieve results and help the team succeed.
Qualifications
Required
  • 4+ years of TIG welding experience on light-gauge stainless steel
  • 4+ years of Dual Shield welding experience on ¼" to 1" mild steel
  • Ability to pass a welding test
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications
  • Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills
  • Ability to identify quality concerns and perform rework when necessary
  • Basic math, reading, and written communication skills
  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure using fractional measurements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Commitment to workplace safety and 5S principles
Preferred
  • Previous welding shop startup experience
  • Experience leading or mentoring welding personnel
  • Manufacturing leadership experience
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This position requires:
  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching
  • Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds (more with assistance)
  • Use of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
  • Working around heat, sparks, fumes, noise, dust, and varying temperatures
  • Wearing required PPE including welding helmets, gloves, respirators, safety glasses, and protective clothing
  • Safe operation of forklifts, cranes, hoists, and material-handling equipment when required.
  • Manufacturing environment conditions include moderate-to-loud noise levels, occasional vibration, and seasonal temperature changes.

Ready to Build Something Great?
This is more than a welding position-it's an opportunity to help establish and lead a critical function within AGC's growing Texas operation.
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