Welding Team Lead

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more.

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With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S.

presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader.

At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.Responsibilities / Tasks Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses GEA Group, located in Hudson, WI, is searching for a talented welder and fabricator to join our team as a Lead Welder.

This person will be responsible for leading and coordinating workshop activities involving stainless-steel component fabrication, utilizing technical drawings to guide layout, cutting, welding, and finishing processes and ensuring quality, safety, and productivity targets are met.

Responsibilities : Lead and prioritize tasks for workshop team.

Attend production meetings and maintain positive work environment.

Train and mentor team members.

Conduct daily meetings for instruction and communication.

Perform in-process inspections to maintain quality.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.

Collaborate with other departments for seamless production.

Monitor and optimize team efficiency.

Uphold safety practices and regulations.

Actively participate in workshop projects.

Drive productivity improvements.

Maintain positive attitude and safety culture.

Your Profile / Qualifications Qualifications : High School diploma or equivalent.

3+ years of hand welding experience; mig & tig required.

Welding certification highly preferred.

Proficient in blueprint reading.

Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Ability to work independently and lead projects.

Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Flexible to work across workshop departments.

Capable of workshop shutdown / startup procedures.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $25.00

• $36.00 per hour.

GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position.

Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and / or equity awards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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