Taco, Inc. · 1 month ago
Lead Person- Fabrication
Taco, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company committed to the well-being of its employees. The Team Lead, Welding and Fabrication coordinates production lines, trains new hires, and ensures efficient operations while providing guidance on complex welding techniques.
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Responsibilities
Ensures welders are performing welding techniques properly and within ASME guidelines
Troubleshoots complex welding and fabrication and provides guidance to employees for those tasks
Prioritizes schedules to ensure maximum output
Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools
Guides employees in performing fit up and welding on most complex tanks
Programs welding robots, developing programs and methodologies for program structure
Troubleshoots welding program issues as needed and interacts directly with robot manufacturers to solve complex mechanical and program problems
Coordinates subassembly cells to produce volume needed to minimize work interruptions
Reviews schedules with supervisor and production staff
Provides manufacturing engineering with critical dimension data for specialty products
Reviews Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) jobs for completion
Coaches employees on standard and complex welding techniques and how to utilize the ERP system
Coordinates with other shifts to ensure proper material flow
Assigns and directs work based on needs of the shift
Provides advanced instruction and training to welding and fabrication employees
Provides feedback to management on an individual’s progress, abilities and aptitude
Serves as a subject matter expert within fabrication, resolving complex issues with weldments and fabrication techniques
Ensures their own safety and that of team members
Maintains work area in a neat and organized manner to 5S standards
Coordinates all first shift manufacturing activities in the tank departments in absence of supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be a certified welder and be able to pass ASME welding test
Must have or be able to attain certificate in advanced robotic programming within first 12-18 months within role
10+ years of welding/fitting experience in a heavy steel fabrication environment
5+ years of experience with operating or programming welding robots
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word)
Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a heavy manufacturing environment
Capability to mentor and train others and to share knowledge
Familiar with heavy steel fabrication techniques, including manual and CNC fabrication equipment
Advanced proficiency in reading, interpreting and explaining welding procedures
Ability to troubleshoot welding parameter issues
Ability to interpret engineering documentation
Able to keep team members well informed and to draw on other's expertise when required
Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others
Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
Judgment to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, methods, and practices
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
Willingness to learn and to train others
Preferred
Up to 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade, technical school or college
Benefits
Provides competitive salaries and benefits
Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
Believes in sharing profits with its employees
Is mindful about family, health and well-being
Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
Embraces and celebrates diversity
Company
Taco, Inc.
Founded in 1920, Taco is a global leader in hydronic and water-driven solutions, specializing in providing innovative, sustainable, and high-performance products for the HVAC, plumbing, and industrial sectors.
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