Senior Welder / Welding Lead

 Jacksonville, FL 32254

 Pay: $35-$45 per hour (dependent upon experience)

Direct Hire | Full-Time

Job Description:

We are IMMEDIATELY seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Welder / Welding Lead to join our team and oversee welding operations across various projects and jobs. In this leadership role you will be responsible for performing advanced welding tasks, guiding and mentoring a team of welders, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and coordinating with supervisors to meet job deadlines and production goals with both hands-on and team performances. If this describes you APPLY NOW.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead and mentor a team of welders, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality workmanship.

- Plan and delegate daily welding tasks and ensure deadlines and production goals are met.

- Weld repair and manufacture of turbine generator components.

- Inspect welds to ensure compliance with manufacture and company standards.

- Keep accurate records of welding processes, inspections and repairs as required by company procedures.

- Disassembly and assembly of turbine/generator components.

- Prep and blend parts.

- Work with job site managers/supervisors and quality control to troubleshoot issues and improve welding processes.

- Operate forklifts and cranes.

- Maintain a clean and safe working environment while adhering to company and OSHA regulations.

- Support other areas of the shop as needed.

Position Requirements:

- 5-10 years of experience preferred.

- Familiarity with Power Generation Industry preferred.

- Availability for significant mandatory overtime during peak periods.

- Strong leadership capabilities.

- Experience with fixture assembly and usage.

- Experience and knowledge of precision measurement equipment: Calipers, veneers, ID and OD micrometers, etc.

- Ability to read and

- interpret blueprints and technical specifications.

- Ability to perform intricate welding tasks on delicate components with high precision and minimal distortion.

- Ability to perform weld techniques on specialty metals (INCO, Hastelloy X, carbon, stainless steel, etc.).

- Knowledge of metallurgy.

- Ability to set up and operate welding equipment.

- Mechanical skills.

- Communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Ability to foresee changes relevant to area of responsibility.

- Ability to organize work assignments to ensure efficient operations within the area.

- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to achieve intended objective.

- Good organizational skills.

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and in environments that require frequent bending, reaching and lifting.

- Ability to follow safety guidelines set by customer and ARMS.

- OSHA 10 certification, preferred.

- Must have a valid driver’s license.

You should be proficient in:

- Leadership / People Management

Machines & technologies you'll use:

- TIG Welder

Benefits:

- After 60 days, eligible for Health, Dental and Vision.

- After 90 day probationary period, eligible for vacation and sick time.

This is a drug free workplace. All applicants must be willing to submit to a drug test and background check.