Weld Team Leader

1/3 production, 1/3 process improvement, 1/3 training

Conduct daily communication meetings with team members

Coordinate production line activities

Make daily decisions affecting employees, quality, delivery, productivity

Hold employees accountable for productivity, quality, attendance

Ensure quality control through supervisory functions

Verify production line and equipment are functional and prepared prior to daily shift

Must meet or exceed daily, weekly, monthly productivity levels

Maintain appropriate workforce to meet production levels, flexing team members to different jobs as necessary

Fill in on production line when team members are absent or on vacation

Train and cross train team members in different functions of the operation

Approve, update and maintain vacation schedules

Coach/discipline employees as needed

Communicate material requirements to maintain necessary inventory

Ensure a safe work environment

Support and participate in TBS activities

Maintain 5S level

Responsible for securing the plant after operating hours

Produce/provide various reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/TRAINING

High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Must have broad knowledge of manufacturing operations, including fabrication and process improvement

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawings.

Knowledge of weld quality standards and inspection requirements.

Experience training and mentoring welders.

Knowledge of welding equipment setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices.

Previous experience in a Weld Lead, Lead Welder, or similar manufacturing leadership role preferred.

Lean manufacturing and 5S experience

SKILLS

Must have good supervisory and organizational skills

Process improvement skills

Must be mechanically inclined

Possess effective written/verbal communication skills

Must have adequate knowledge of manufacturing operations

Must be computer literate

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.