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Lead Welder

GPAC

Milwaukee, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blueprints, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Crane, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Engineering Drawing, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Schedule, Quality Metrics, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Welding
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description

Senior / Lead Welder

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Welder to join our growing manufacturing team. This individual will serve as a technical leader on the shop floor, performing high-quality welding while mentoring team members, ensuring quality standards are met, and helping drive production efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive fabrication experience and a commitment to safety and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Flux-Core welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components.
  • Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.
  • Lead and support a team of welders by providing training, guidance, and technical expertise.
  • Inspect weld quality and ensure finished products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues to minimize downtime.
  • Coordinate workflow and prioritize jobs to meet production schedules.
  • Assist with fixture setup, tooling, and process improvements.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and quality requirements.
  • Work closely with supervisors, engineering, and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience.
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring welders preferred.
  • Strong blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation skills.
  • Experience welding structural steel, sheet metal, and custom fabrications.
  • Ability to use measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, squares, and gauges.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.
  • Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent) are a plus.
Preferred Experience
  • Custom fabrication or job shop manufacturing.
  • Fixture building and fabrication.
  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
  • Forklift and overhead crane operation.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Career advancement into supervisory or production leadership roles

Ideal Candidate

You're a skilled welder who takes pride in producing quality work while helping others succeed. You enjoy solving problems, leading by example, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact on a growing manufacturing team, we'd love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

About the Company

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GPAC

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.gogpac.com/

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