Lead Welder

Your Job

As a Lead Welder, you will have the chance to showcase your skills and take on leadership responsibilities in managing the welding department.

Working with cutting-edge technology, you will contribute to challenging and rewarding projects that have a significant impact on various industries.

The collaborative work environment, commitment to safety, and emphasis on continuous learning and development make this role an attractive choice for a welders seeking career growth and professional advancement.

What You Will Do


* Discover new opportunities to improve the performance of the overall department.


* Help hire and train new personnel.


* Communicate problems to those affected (floor personnel, Project Managers, Purchasing, Management, etc) in a timely manner.


* Inform the Supervisor immediately of any inappropriate activity or comments violating our policies or principles.


* Make sure all injuries are reported to the Supervisor.


* Hourly (as needed) communication with Supervisor to keep updated on situations, problems, opportunities, and potential issues.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* A minimum of 5 years experience with welding techniques, equipment, and safety procedures


* Working knowledge of MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Fluxcore (FCAW) on structural, pipe, plate and/or sheet metals.

Materials include carbon steel and stainless steel

What Will Put You Ahead


* Working knowledge of Subarc (SAW)


* Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and the ability to perform visual inspections to assess weld quality, identifying and addressing any defects or imperfections.

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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, John Zink Hamworthy Combustion (JZHC) is a global leader in emissions control and a pioneer in modern Smart Combustion solutions.

Our research and development facilities make up the largest testing complex of its kind.

Additionally, our worldwide service organization is the largest, most technically advanced team of its kind.

We provide solutions to capture emissions, destroy pollutants, manage waste and heat vital processes to help industries operate more cleanly and efficiently.

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