Welding Team Lead

Job Highlights

Company Profile

McNICHOLS is the leading supplier of specialty metals and fiberglass, including perforated metal, expanded metal, wire mesh, grating, and flooring products.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welding Team Lead who will support the operations of a metal service center.

Responsible for working with coworkers and the management team to coordinate the productivity, efficiency, and safety of the branch.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of welding experience (required)
• Experience leading, delegating, and decision-making
• Experience inventory management software
• Experience working in an ISO or quality-regulated environment (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete cycle counts and manage inventory adjustments.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Fabricate orders to customer specifications, including welding, cutting, and preparing orders for shipment
• Manage and sustain excellent communication and viable relationships with McNichols vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor metrics for quality and performance, making improvements as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Train and mentor up to 2 other teammates
• Work closely with third-party logistics carriers to provide on-time delivery of McNichols products.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High levels of professionalism with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of shop math and design drawings – experience with all types of tools.

Work Environment

• Balances supervisory duties with occasional hands-on welding tasks
• May work extended hours to manage schedules and production goals
• Regular exposure to welding fumes, sparks, and high temperatures
• Wears full safety gear, including helmets, gloves, and eye protection
• Works in fabrication shops, construction sites, or industrial plants

Benefits/Perks

• Quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company-paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.

Employer’s Statement

McNICHOLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.