Group Leader (Welding)

Group Leader (Welding) Job Highlights

Company Profile

MAT Holdings is a diversified company with a portfolio of companies that manufacture, market, and distribute quality products and trusted brands to the hardware and fencing, automotive, and power equipment industries.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Group Leader (Welding) who will set up the right individual with the opportunity to work with a worldwide, growing, private company that provides job diversity and an upward career path.

The position will report to the Production Supervisor.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants may be required a High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Must have at least 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, assembly experience (required)
• Experience managing/supervising production workers (required)
• Previous experience building and testing the finished product is necessary

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily activities required to meet the production schedule
• Make sure proper manning is in place to support the welding line
• Ensure adequate training is administered to the new employees
• Meet all safety, quality, productivity, and MRO goals for the area
• Properly fill out an hour-by-hour sheet each day, repair logs, checklists, etc.
• Correctly production report items daily
• Follow standard work as established and be responsible for taking time for observations and laying out standard work as needed.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and other team members at all levels in the organization
• Responsible for monitoring repairs and scrap as well as providing corrective actions to the supervisor
• Must supervise welders
• Must be able to do basic math
• Must be able to stand and walk for 10-12 hours per day and lift up to 40 lbs

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to give and receive constructive criticism
• Excellent attendance is required and safe work history
• Has a good understanding of ergonomics and how they apply to the work area.
• Has experience with lean manufacturing by working in a lean environment
• Knowledge of compressor assembly and electric motors is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word and able to communicate through emails.
• Must be proficient with Mig welding
• Must be self-motivated and work well under high-pressure situations
• Must have great communication skills
• Must have leadership ability in the workplace
• Willing to move to other lines as needed

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers vacation accrual on the hire date, insurance after 60 days, and more.

Employer’s Statement

MAT Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.