Welding Shop Team Leader

Futures are looking to appoint a Welding Shop Team Leader for one of the most recognisable manufacturing businesses in South Yorkshire. The Welding Shop Team Leader will be responsible for guiding a team of welders to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on time, while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. This is a working leadership role, requiring both hands-on welding expertise and strong team management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of welders to meet daily production goals.

• Ensure all welding work is performed to required specifications and standards.

• Allocate work, monitor progress, and adjust priorities based on production schedules.

• Provide hands-on support by performing welding tasks as needed to meet targets or train team members.

• Inspect welds and finished products for quality and accuracy; work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve issues.

• Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols, wearing of PPE, and housekeeping standards.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineering, and other departments to coordinate workflow and resolve issues.

• Support onboarding and training of new employees, including welding techniques and company procedures.

• Track and report daily production data, downtime, and material usage.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen) to drive operational excellence.

• Help maintain welding equipment, tools, and shop supplies; report any maintenance needs promptly.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills or prior experience in a lead role.

• Proficient in MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.

• Strong understanding of weld quality standards, inspection techniques, and safety practices.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

If this sounds like you, click apply now.