Lead Welder (Finance)

About Our Company - Prospiant, the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, hemp, and cannabis. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers. Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success.

We are trusted AgTech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

• Make It Better - Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
• Make It Right - Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
• Make It Together - Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
• Make An Impact - Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American AgTech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Position Summary:

The Lead Welder serves as the primary resource for the team of Production Welders and ensures high quality welding. This individual is responsible for maintaining and enhancing operations by instructing and coordinating activities for team members, ensuring process quality is maintained and enhanced through following established process protocols, trains new people in quality, safety, and environmental work instructions and provides feedback to the Production Manager on performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure that your team is working in a clean, safe work environment by making sure 5S and PPE requirements are met daily.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Organize, assign, and prioritize work orders to meet production goals and ensure optimum efficiency.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects, while providing guidance and support to manufacturing personnel on quality-related matter
• Mentors and trains new employees by offering constructive feedback and coaching.
• Develop productivity rates for your specific work center and document the daily production within the Teams dashboard.
• Works with management to improve production flow and any continuous improvement opportunities/ideas.
• Ensure material and labor issuing is being properly done daily in Epicor- ensuring that team members are properly logged into a job at the start and throughout the shift, while also clocking in/out for lunch.
• As business fluctuates, communicate staffing concerns and solutions to your manager.
• Lead your team by demonstrating the utmost professionalism.
• Ensure all annual and daily equipment inspections are complete and properly documented.
• Use Outlook and Teams messaging as a communication tool, ensuring to answer emails within 24 hours.

Work Center Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists production welders in resolving weld or equipment problems- by being able to detect, locate, and repair weld defects and equipment (welders, helmet, curtains, cords, etc.) issues.
• Develop and communicate visual acceptable quality weld standards for the team.
• Should have a basic knowledge and use of welding processes like MIG, TIG, and stick.

Position Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED
• 5 years in welding/metal fabrication
• 3 years of experience in quality control preferred
• CWB certification preferred
• Basic construction knowledge preferred
• Ability to read drawings, decipher field reports, utilize excel

Why Prospiant?

• Complete Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Dynamic workplace
• Paid volunteer time off
• Education assistance
• Referral bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to get involved with employee resource groups and engagement events

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.