Welding Lead 2nd Shift

Elk River Machine Company is seeking a Welding Lead for our 2nd Shift. Pay: $27.00 – $40.00 per hour Hourly Shift Premium of $2.00 per hour for 2nd Shift Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family including domestic partners 401k  Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual starts immediately Yearly shoe allowance Referral Program Summary : Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabrication and welding of sheet metal products by performing the following duties. Job Duties & Responsibilities :   include the following. Other duties may be assigned Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required. Requisitions dies, fixtures, and material. Examines defective machinery to determine cause of malfunction and reports need for machine repairs. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Maintains time and production records. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Performs activities of workers supervised. Supervisory Responsibilities : Directly supervises 15-20 employees in the Welding department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees planning, assigning, and directing work appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems. REQUIREMENTS:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: High school education or equivalent required. 5 years of supervision 10 years of welding experience. Competencies:    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Visionary Leadership – Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Change Management – Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance. Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results. Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Managing People – Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self available to staff; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Physical Demands:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. About Elk River Machine Company: We have tackled the complex, custom metal fabrication that other companies won’t touch, as well as large contract volume metal manufacturing. Our manufacturing space is located in Elk River, Minnesota. We can perform virtually all metal, steel fabrication, machining, cladding, welding, finished processes, and assembly processes on site.