Welder Lead - Night Shift

Frontline leadership role encompassing ownership for the day-to-day operation in assisting the supervisor in managing their assigned area and employees, while also providing guidance and direction to other operators. Proficient in all the operations in the supervisor’s area. Assist the supervisor in directing, planning and organizing work force and schedules while promoting safety and production. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor when needed.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the daily direction, coordination and evaluation of designated area.
• Leads team members in regards to the organizations HSSE policy and procedures.
• Responsible for understanding and promoting organization’s procedural requirements.
• Ensure that personnel are complying with required safety precautions and procedures.
• Processes daily work as prioritized by the supervisor and demonstrates quality behaviors through example in the workstations.
• Effectively tracks project cost and hours. Understands, communicates and addresses the cost of poor quality. Implements actions to control scrap costs.
• Responsible for assigned work and/or projects.
• Has the ability to schedule work for others in the area.
• May provide training and oversight of others for specific tasks.
• Focus is daily production requirements while ensuring stock and product are effectively staged for the next shift or day.
• Has the ability to identify any potential "bottle necks" or roadblocks to complete scheduled work to Supervisor or Area Manager.
• Has the knowledge and ability to identify potential resolutions.
• Identifies internal operator talent.
• Has the ability to identify and deliver operator training.
• Exhibits values and behaviors consistent with Enerflex Core Values
• Acts as role model/influencer for other leads and employees.
• Responsible and accountable for performance of self and others assigned.
• Understands the importance and value of standardized work and reporting metrics.
• Routinely leads and participates in Safety Huddles, Safety Meetings and Debriefs.
• Requires employee to occasionally type and use a computer and other office equipment, such as copier, printer, calendar, telephones, etc.
• Requires operation of heavy equipment such as welding tools on a constant frequency and forklift on an occasional frequency.

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical education a plus

Required Experience & Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English
• Valid Driver’s License
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Must have some experience reading and understanding blueprints
• Capable of using different welding processes such as GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, Arc Gauging and torch.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and correct issues
• Requires passing 6G test on each required welding process.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience with ERP Systems (SAP)
• Minimum of 3 years related leadership experience and/or training
• Knowledge of different types and sizes of pipes and vessels.