Weld Technician Production Team Lead

Lead daily welding production at Martinrea by guiding associates, maintaining equipment, and supporting safe, efficient plant-floor operations.As a Junior Weld Technician, you will oversee approximately eight to ten associates within an assigned area. The position combines team leadership with technical work involving spot and MIG welding, PLC programming, robotics, and equipment repair. You will coordinate startup meetings, verify production reports, and respond to training needs. The role also supports quality decisions, standard work, and continuous improvement activities across the cell.Key Responsibilities:
Lead shift startup meetings at daily line-side boardsOrganize associates, rotations, cross-training, and performance developmentVerify shift production reports, scrap, and downtimeMaintain training matrices and mentorship checklistsSupport continuous improvement, 5S projects, and productivity efficiencyRequirements:
Ability to lead independently with minimal supervisionOne to three years of similar production experienceAbility to work in a team environmentKnowledge of production and quality systemsKnowledge of customer requirements and IATF16949 preferredUse technical judgment and associate leadership to maintain welding operations, support quality systems, and improve production performance.
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