Fabrication Lead 2nd Shift
Pay:$30.00$34.00 per hour(Based on Experience)
Location:Sand Springs, OK 74063
Shift:MondayThursday | 4:30 PM 3:00 AM
Job Type:Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:126443
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead to join a second-shift fabrication team in Sand Springs. This is a hands-on working lead position responsible for performing advanced fabrication and welding while providing day-to-day guidance, training, and support to other fabricators and welders.
The ideal candidate has extensive fabrication experience, strong multi-process welding skills, and a solid understanding of ASME quality requirements. This position works directly alongside the crew while helping coordinate workflow, maintain quality standards, and develop less-experienced employees.
Required Experience & Skills
35 years of fabrication and welding experience in a shop environment
High school diploma or GED required
Strong knowledge of ASME quality control procedures
Proficiency with GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and SMAW (Stick) welding processes
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications
Strong fitting, layout, welding, grinding, and assembly skills
Demonstrated ability to train or mentor less-experienced employees
Strong attention to quality and dimensional accuracy
Effective communication and hands-on leadership skills
Strong commitment to OSHA requirements and workplace safety
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform fabrication, layout, fitting, welding, grinding, and assembly according to blueprints and specifications
Clamp, position, fit, and tack-weld components in preparation for final welding
Perform TIG, MIG, Flux Core, and Stick welding as required
Lead by example by demonstrating proper welding, fitting, and safe work practices
Provide day-to-day direction and mentoring to assigned fabricators and welders
Assist with coordinating workflow and prioritizing daily production activities
Monitor productivity and help ensure projects remain on schedule
Inspect workpieces for dimensional accuracy and conformance to drawings
Verify weld quality and fabrication work meet applicable ASME requirements
Train new and less-experienced employees on equipment, tools, procedures, and fabrication techniques
Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment to support fabrication activities
Complete production documentation, quality records, and job-hour reporting accurately
Report equipment issues, safety concerns, quality problems, and workflow challenges to the Fabrication Foreman or Production Manager
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and quality standards
Leadership & Mentoring Responsibilities
This position does not have formal supervisory authority but provides day-to-day direction, training, and mentoring under the oversight of the Fabrication Foreman and Production Manager.
Provide task direction and hands-on guidance
Train and mentor less-experienced fabricators and welders
Reinforce proper fabrication and welding techniques
Assist employees with blueprint and specification interpretation
Perform quality checks and identify workmanship concerns
Promote safe work practices and proper equipment operation
Help maintain productivity and production schedules
Escalate significant production or personnel concerns to department leadership
Key Competencies
Technical expertise in fabrication and welding
Hands-on leadership
Safety awareness
Attention to detail
Communication proficiency
Team development and mentoring
Problem-solving and multitasking
Accountability for daily commitments
Quality-focused workmanship
Production and time management
Preferred Qualifications
Two-year technical degree or vocational certificate in welding or fabrication
Previous fabrication lead or mentoring experience
Extensive ASME fabrication experience
Advanced multi-process welding experience
Forklift and overhead crane experience
Experience coordinating shop workflow and production priorities
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
Frequent walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, and fabrication activity
Ability to ascend and descend ladders
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Ability to safely operate welding, grinding, fabrication, forklift, and crane equipment
Required visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Ability to perform physically demanding fabrication work throughout an extended shift
Work Environment
Non-temperature-controlled industrial fabrication shop
Exposure to loud noise, dust, dirt, metal particles, welding fumes, sparks, and industrial equipment
Required PPE includes hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, welding hoods, grinding shields, and OSHA-compliant safety footwear
Safety harnesses and additional PPE may be required depending on assigned work
No travel required for this position
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
Competitive pay of $30.00$34.00/hour, based on experience
Four-day MondayThursday schedule
Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
Weekly pay
Senior-level hands-on fabrication role with leadership responsibilities
Utilize TIG, MIG, Flux Core, and Stick welding skills
Opportunity to train and mentor developing welders and fabricators
Gain additional experience with ASME quality requirements and production leadership
Excellent opportunity for an experienced fabricator preparing for future foreman or supervisory responsibilities
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
MondayFriday | 8 AM 4 PM