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Lead day shift welders

Zeeco
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posted Aug 26, 2026
On-site

About this role

Responsibilities

  • leading welders
  • monitoring quality
  • assigning work

Requirements

  • Leads heavy fabrication welders

  • Interprets blueprints and inspection plans

  • Monitors quality and capacity

  • Assigns work

  • Trains employees, and performs calculations and paperwork. Heavy fabrication experience preferred

  • Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

  • JOB SUMMARY: Lead day shift welders in the heavy fabrication bay by example and ensure success of all employees.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

  • Hold "tool box" talks during each shift.
  • Monitor area capacity / load on a daily basis.
  • Monitor quality of product.
  • Submit X-Ray checklists upon completion of weld joint.
  • Prepare and oversee the repair checklist and procedure when requried.
  • Review and monitor job specific ITP's.
  • Advise of hold points and X-Ray needs.
  • Review released drawings to identify any issues or concern before starting fabrication.
  • Ensure employees have the drawings and information needed.
  • Ensure Safety is a focus for all employees at all times.
  • Assign work to employees, and monitor to ensure they stay on task.
  • Provide tools, materials, guidance, instruction, and training as needed.
  • Treat all employees fairly and with respect.
  • Ensure that employees work under the guidelines of their job description.
  • Ensure all employees perform job function in accordance to Zeeco Quality Standards.
  • Ensure all employees respect company tools, equipment, product, and culture.
  • Resolve issues as they arise and inform Supervisor when necessary
  • Eliminate waste of consumables when possible (gloves, safety glasses, welding supplies)
  • Report all near misses as required by HSE.
  • Monitor time charged to jobs for accuracy and correct coding.
  • Report any absences or tardiness for each shift.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to act without instruction.
  • Ability to multi-task and give feedback in a timely manner.
  • Complete daily task with a sense of urgency.
  • Maintain and project a positive attitude towards Zeeco and management.
  • Utilize tools currently in place to better the shop environment such as:
  • Near Miss reporting
  • Observation reporting
  • Core Value Awards
  • Promote good housekeeping in your area.
  • Remember Zeeco is a for profit company.
  • Communicate any and all area issues or improvements to supervisor.
  • Any other Zeeco work related task you are asked to perform.

Mental Requirements:

  • Posses technical and welding knowledge - previous heavy fab experience preferred
  • Possess interpersonal skills to effectively interact with personnel inside the Company.
  • Able to work under stress and handle multiple priorities and duties.
  • Have the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job requirements.
  • Able to maintain and process job-related paperwork effectively.
  • Interpret blueprints as well as Zeeco's inspection test plans.

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to go up and down stairs.

  • Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in Company duties.

  • Must be able to work overtime as required.

  • JOB SUMMARY: Lead each shift by example and ensure success of all employees JOB EXPECTATIONS:

  • Hold "tool box" talks during each shift.

  • Monitor area capacity / load on a daily basis.

  • Monitor quality of product.

  • Submit X-Ray checklists upon completion of weld joint.

  • Prepare and oversee the repair checklist and procedure when requried.

  • Review released drawings to identify any issues or concern before starting fabrication.

  • Ensure employees have the drawings and information needed.

  • Ensure Safety is a focus for all employees at all times.

  • Assign work to employees, and monitor to ensure they stay on task.

  • Provide tools, materials, guidance, instruction, and training as needed.

  • Treat all employees fairly and with respect.

  • Ensure that employees work under the guidelines of their job description.

  • Ensure all employees perform job function in accordance to Zeeco Quality Standards.

  • Ensure all employees respect company tools, equipment, product, and culture.

  • Resolve issues as they arise and inform Supervisor when necessary

  • Eliminate waste of consumables when possible (gloves, safety glasses, welding supplies)

  • Report all near misses as required by HSE.

  • Monitor time charged to jobs for accuracy and correct coding.

  • Report any absences or tardiness for each shift.

  • Must be self-motivated and able to act without instruction.

  • Ability to multi-task and give feedback in a timely manner.

  • Complete daily task with a sense of urgency.

  • Maintain and project a positive attitude towards Zeeco and management.

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