Orion Talent
Description
About the Role
Seeking a
Welding Shop Team Lead
to join our welding and fabrication department in a precision-driven aerospace manufacturing environment. This leadership role is critical to ensuring high-quality welds, compliance with aerospace welding specifications, and efficient daily operations within the welding department.
If you are a natural leader who motivates your team through positive reinforcement, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and drives implementation, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate a team of welders in the production of aerospace components and assemblies. Interpret and enforce welding standards, including AWS D17.1 (Aerospace), D1.1 (Structural Steel), D1.2 (Aluminum), and D1.6 (Stainless Steel). Ensure all welds meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements, including customer-specific quality standards. Conduct weld inspections and quality checks, ensuring adherence to welding procedures (WPS/PQR). Provide hands-on training, mentorship, and skill development for welding personnel. Manage shop scheduling, prioritize work orders, and allocate labor to meet production deadlines. Maintain accurate production records, inspection reports, and documentation. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Project Management teams on job planning and execution. Support audits and compliance checks, including AS9100 requirements. Maintain a safe and organized work environment in accordance with OSHA standards. Qualifications
Technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Required. Experience in an AS9100 or NADCAP certified facility. Minimum 7-10 years of welding experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or foreman role. Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, steel, and alloy steel. Certification in one or more of the following: AWS D17.1, D1.1, D1.2, D1.6. Proficient in GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), Spot Welding, and other welding processes used in aerospace fabrication.
About the Role
Seeking a
Welding Shop Team Lead
to join our welding and fabrication department in a precision-driven aerospace manufacturing environment. This leadership role is critical to ensuring high-quality welds, compliance with aerospace welding specifications, and efficient daily operations within the welding department.
If you are a natural leader who motivates your team through positive reinforcement, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and drives implementation, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate a team of welders in the production of aerospace components and assemblies. Interpret and enforce welding standards, including AWS D17.1 (Aerospace), D1.1 (Structural Steel), D1.2 (Aluminum), and D1.6 (Stainless Steel). Ensure all welds meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements, including customer-specific quality standards. Conduct weld inspections and quality checks, ensuring adherence to welding procedures (WPS/PQR). Provide hands-on training, mentorship, and skill development for welding personnel. Manage shop scheduling, prioritize work orders, and allocate labor to meet production deadlines. Maintain accurate production records, inspection reports, and documentation. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Project Management teams on job planning and execution. Support audits and compliance checks, including AS9100 requirements. Maintain a safe and organized work environment in accordance with OSHA standards. Qualifications
Technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Required. Experience in an AS9100 or NADCAP certified facility. Minimum 7-10 years of welding experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or foreman role. Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, steel, and alloy steel. Certification in one or more of the following: AWS D17.1, D1.1, D1.2, D1.6. Proficient in GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), Spot Welding, and other welding processes used in aerospace fabrication.