Weld Shop Manager (Lead Welder)

Roselle

Weld Shop Manager (Working Lead) ================================ **Location:** North Suburbs of Chicago, IL **Pay:** $65,000--$90,000 - Hourly while under contract period before hired on **Schedule:** 1st Shift \| Monday--Friday (6:30 AM--3:00 PM) + Half Day Saturdays **Type:** Contract-to-Hire (6 months) A well-established custom industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a hands-on **Weld Shop Manager (Working Lead)** to oversee a team of welders while remaining actively involved on the shop floor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with a modern facility, a strong leadership team, and a family-oriented culture where employees are valued and empowered to make an impact. This is **not** a desk job. You'll spend the majority of your time leading by example---fabricating, TIG welding, mentoring less experienced welders, ensuring quality, and helping keep production on schedule. ### What You'll Be Doing * Lead and mentor a team of welders while remaining hands-on in fabrication and welding * Organize daily work orders and prioritize production schedules * Perform TIG welding and fabrication of stainless steel pipe and square tubing assemblies * Review blueprints, inspect completed weldments, and ensure work meets quality standards * Coordinate with production to maintain workflow and meet customer deadlines * Train and develop junior welders while promoting safe and efficient shop practices * Perform final inspections before assemblies move to the next stage of production ### What We're Looking For * 5+ years of TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment * Previous Lead, Supervisor, Manager, or strong mentoring experience * Experience welding stainless steel, pipe, and structural assemblies * Strong blueprint reading and fabrication skills * Familiarity with AWS and/or ASME Section IX welding codes * Ability to pass a 5G pipe weld test and become certified to company procedures * Comfortable using fabrication equipment including grinders, horizontal band saws, drill/mill machines, and other shop tools * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a hands-on manufacturing environment ### Why You'll Want This Opportunity * Clean, modern manufacturing facility with updated equipment * Tight-knit, family-oriented culture with approachable leadership and an open-door environment * Opportunity to make an immediate impact leading a skilled welding team * Stable, growing company that designs and manufactures custom industrial equipment serving a diverse customer base * Excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Welder ready to step into more responsibility or a current Supervisor looking for a long-term home * Full benefits available upon permanent hire If you're a hands-on TIG welder who enjoys mentoring others and wants to be part of a company where leadership is visible and your contributions matter, we'd love to speak with you.