Welding Lead (2nd Shift)

UCT is seeking a highly skilled Welding Lead to join our team in Chandler AZ.

The Welding Lead provides technical expertise daily work direction and mentorship to Welding Technicians (Welder IIV) while performing advanced MIG and TIG welding on complex closeâtolerance weldments in accordance with AWS standards.

This position owns floor execution of welding operations ensuring production efficiency quality compliance and workforce effectiveness while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Lead coach and mentor Welders (Level IIV) providing real-time technical guidance and development
• Assign and coordinate daily work based on production priorities technician skill level and weld schedules
• Serve as the primary escalation point for technical and production issues
• Support onboarding training and skill progression including weld qualification readiness
• Reinforce accountability for safety quality and accurate production execution

Production & Technical Execution

• Perform advanced MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on complex weldments across steel stainless steel and aluminum
• Interpret complex blueprints AWS welding symbols and GD&T to ensure precise fabrication
• Lead layout fit-up and fabrication of multi-component weldments with tight tolerances
• Ensure weldments meet AWS codes blueprint requirements and internal quality standards
• Verify proper setup and use of welding equipment in accordance with WPS

Operations Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Execute and support weld schedules in partnership with supervision to meet production targets
• Utilize the labor tracking system to accurately capture job progress time and production activity
• Train and enforce consistent use of labor tracking tools to ensure data accuracy and accountability
• Monitor workflow and labor utilization to identify bottlenecks improve efficiency and support reporting
• Drive first-pass yield and reduce rework through proactive quality oversight
• Troubleshoot process equipment and build issues; implement corrective actions
• Generate track and close production action items

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with AWS standards internal quality requirements and safety procedures
• Identify defects perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment
• Follow all safety rules and procedures; reinforce team adherence

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree (technical discipline) or equivalent experience
• 46 years of MIG/TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment (closeâtolerance weldments)
• 12 years of leadership experience (lead trainer or senior-level welder)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading Welders across multiple levels (IIII/IV scope)
• Strong knowledge of AWS codes weld symbols and GD&T
• Experience with complex frame weldments and multi-material fabrication (steel stainless aluminum)
• Familiarity with labor tracking MES or ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving in welding and fabrication
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and work instructions
• Effective communication and leadership skills across all levels of the organization
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to train others on processes tools and systems
• Proficiency with welding equipment hand tools and grinders
• Intermediate computer skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in a manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including bending lifting pushing and pulling
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (more with assistance)
• Required to wear appropriate PPE
• Exposure to mechanical equipment noise and temperature variations

Additional Information

• Attendance is an essential job function
• This position is designated as Safety Sensitive (Arizona)
• Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.