Ameripipe Supply, Inc. is the Southwest’s leading supplier of pipe, valves, fittings, and fabrication services supporting the fire protection, mechanical, industrial, and oilfield markets. Founded in 1979, the company has headquarters in Dallas, with branch operations in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta & Tampa.

As a LEAD WELDER your position requires you to supervise a team of welders and fabricators who work on the necessary component parts of a piping fabrication that supports the organization’s production goals and objectives while meeting and/or exceeding customer expectations.

Essential Supervision Duties:

• Welding setup and assembler/fabricator
• Interpretation of drawings/specifications
• Cut, form and weld mild steel material to specification
• Ability to use various clamping tools, fixtures and devices
• Consistently demonstrate understanding of core welding technologies/principles in theory and Application
• Interface with various levels in the organization and share information as required
• Comply with all regulatory welding, and quality requirements
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a certified welder
• Must have 2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Ability to use table lifters and other lifting equipment
• Ability to build complex assemblies
• Experience with welding large and small weldments
• Experience welding in multiple positions
• Works well with deadlines
• Ability to drive forklift
• Ability to use welding equipment/tools proficiently such as: MIG welder, TIG welder, stick welder, grinder, soldering tools, cutting tools, etc.
• Ability to work 8-hour shift- 2:30PM to 11:00PM

Work Environment:

• 100% manufacturing environment
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch, bend, kneel, lift, carry, reach as needed in large and tight spaces
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. above head and work over head
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance