Group Leader Welding, 1st Shift

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Who We Are:

Wieland Provides, Inc. manufactures major components for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) companies worldwide.

We are hiring a Group Leader - Welding to join our team! The Group Leader Welding/Fabrication will train and administer weld certifications to new/existing welders. Work with Production Manager to obtain daily goals and give daily directions. Ensure employees follow all safety guidelines and train employees on the fabrication processes of our product. Our facility is located at 101 Industry Way | Staunton, VA | 24401.

Starting Pay: $33.25 - 38.39

Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 6am - 4:30pm

Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly

Group Leader-Welder Responsibilities:

Ensures team members adherence to specified standards of safety, quality, operating procedures, and compliance with company policies.
• Conduct daily Tier 1 meetings at the start of the shift to review pertinent safety information and set/direct daily production objectives and monitors to assure goals are met.
• Allocates resources as needed to assure objectives are attainable.
• Provide documented handover information to the appropriate personnel on the status of units to assure a seamless transfer, information shall include the status of units, where they are and at what stage in the process they are in.
• Maintains time and performance records for each team member. Provides coaching to ensure performance of direct reports are in line with labor-hour routings.
• Assist in resolving weld issues for direct reports, assist in training on the weld assembly aspects of each vessel in various phases of weld assembly.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Group Leader-Welder Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing/leading a group of production welding associates preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of previous industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel and departments within the organization.
• Familiarity with the various departments and equipment within the scope of their responsibility preferred.
• Ability to interpret, comprehend and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Must have demonstrated a mechanical aptitude. Mechanical aptitude exam may be used to determine the extent of mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft office.

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.