Welding Team Leader

Welding Team Leader – 1st Shift

M–Th 6:00am–4:30pm

$26.50/hr

Who We Are

Lantech is the global leader in stretch wrapping technology—and the original inventor of the rotary stretch wrapper. We’ve spent decades redefining material handling and packaging solutions with cutting-edge technology and world-class performance. Today, Lantech equipment is used worldwide, supported by multilingual technical teams and a culture of continuous improvement.

Why You Matter

As a Welding Team Leader, you play a critical role in leading a high-performing fabrication team while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are achieved. Your leadership helps develop associates, improve processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. By supporting your team and driving lean initiatives, you help ensure Lantech delivers exceptional products to our customers.

What You’ll Do

As a Welding Team Leader, you will:

Lead, coach, and support a team of up to eight welding associates

Train new associates using standardized work instructions and best practices

Manage daily production schedules, including filling in for absences and supporting high-cycle-time operations

Learn all fabrication cells related to the S Line and become certified in GMAW spray welding (flat and rotational positions)

Ensure standardized work procedures are maintained and followed throughout the welding area

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

Promote and maintain a safe work environment by supporting associates and reinforcing safety expectations

Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve processes

Maintain organization and workplace standards using 5S principles

Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives

Work overtime as needed to support production schedules

What We’re Looking For

Minimum of 5 years of welding fabrication experience

Minimum of 1 year of GMAW spray transfer welding experience

Minimum of 1 year of leadership or team lead experience

Strong coaching, communication, and team-building skills

Ability to provide constructive feedback and manage associate performance

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills

Working knowledge of Winman or similar ERP systems

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment

Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds

Commitment to safety and adherence to company procedures

Desired Experience

Experience leading teams in a lean manufacturing environment

Participation in Lean workshops or continuous improvement initiatives

Experience developing standardized work and training associates

Experience driving 5S and workplace organization improvements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Technical or vocational training in welding or manufacturing is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working at Lantech

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and valued.

What we offer:

• Job Stability: A growing, essential manufacturing business with long‑term career opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly Profitability Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid vacation, and 8 paid holidays per year
• Casual Dress Code
• Collaborative, People‑First Culture

Come stretch your career with Lantech—where innovation meets opportunity

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