Join Our Team as a Welder Lead at Standard Iron Are you ready to start a hands-on career with a company that’s been setting the standard in contract manufacturing for over 90 years? Standard Iron is looking for entry-level candidates who share our core values of Safety, Respect, Pride in Work, and Continuous Improvement. If you’re reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn, we want you to be a part of our team! The Welder Lead plays a key role in coordinating shop floor activities, mentoring welders, and ensuring fabricated components meet customer specifications and industry standards. Why Standard Iron? • Competitive Pay: $29.00 - $36.00 Per Hour (Competitive pay based on experience) • Outstanding Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match. • Profit Sharing & More: Take advantage of quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays. • Employee Growth: No experience? No problem! We’ll train the right candidate to succeed. Available Shift: • 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Key Responsibilities • Perform advanced welding on heavy plate steel, structural components, and custom fabrication projects. • Lead day-to-day welding operations within a fabrication shop, assigning tasks and ensuring workflow efficiency. • Interpret complex blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and bills of materials (BOMs). • Coordinate closely with fitters, fabricators, and machine operators to ensure proper assembly and welding sequence. • Inspect welds and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, penetration, and compliance. • Ensure proper joint preparation, fit-up, and alignment prior to welding. • Monitor production timelines and adjust manpower or priorities to meet delivery schedules. • Train and mentor welders on techniques, safety practices, and quality standards. • Troubleshoot fabrication and welding challenges, including distortion, material issues, and equipment malfunctions. • Enforce strict adherence to shop safety protocols, including PPE, ventilation, and confined space procedures. • Oversee maintenance and setup of welding machines, torches, fixtures, and positioners. • Support continuous improvement efforts such as reducing rework, improving weld efficiency, and lean fabrication practices. • Communicate effectively with shop supervisors, engineering, and quality control teams. Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required; welding certification or trade school training preferred. • 5 years exp. of heavy welding experience in a metal fabrication or structural steel environment. • 2 years exp. of leadership or lead welder experience strongly preferred. • Strong understanding of fabrication processes including cutting, forming, fitting, and assembly. • Ability to read and interpret detailed shop drawings and blueprints. For a faster experience, please fill out this form when applying https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/3B30D30000/12398 Apply Today! If you’re ready to launch your career with a company that values dedication and growth, apply now to join Standard Iron’s Alexandria team. Start your journey with us and become part of a legacy of excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.