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Could that be you?\nJoin the Ace Electric team for opportunities to work with the best team and build your career with Ace University!\nSince our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!\nBenefits:\nHealth, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances\n401k with Match\nAccess to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!\nGeneral Summary:\nThe Welding Shop Lead is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing daily welding and fabrication operations. This role performs complex welding and metal fabrication work while coordinating shop workflow, supporting team members, and ensuring projects meet established safety, quality, and production standards. The ideal candidate brings extensive welding, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to lead a team in an organized, efficient shop environment. The Welding Shop Lead will report to the Engineering and Fabrication Shop Manager.\nPreferred Job Skills:\nAbility to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.\nDesire to see others succeed by mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.\nAbility to develop and follow construction schedules.\nProven experience as a welder, with expertise in various welding techniques and processes.\nExperience in fabrication environments.\nExperience working closely with drafters, detailers, project managers, and quality inspectors.\nDemonstrated experience leading or supervising welding, fabrication, or shop operations.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, project specifications, and tape measurements.\nExperience operating metal band saws, chop saws, and CNC plasma cutting equipment.\nStrong knowledge of welding safety practices and the ability to consistently follow and enforce established safety procedures.\nAbility to coordinate multiple priorities, organize shop workflow, and support project deadlines.\nEffective communication, problem-solving, training, and team leadership skills.\nMandatory Hiring Requirements:\nReferences, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.\nResponsibilities:\nLead and supervise daily welding and fabrication operations, assigning work and organizing workflow to support production schedules.\nPerform hands-on welding using MIG, stick, flux-cored, and, when applicable, TIG processes.\nFabricate metal components and assemblies in accordance with project specifications, technical drawings, and blueprints.\nAccurately read and use tape measures and other measuring tools to complete precise fabrication work.\nOperate metal band saws, chop saws, and CNC plasma cutting equipment safely and effectively.\nCollaborate with qualified drafters and detailers; use CAD/CAM software when applicable to support fabrication and plasma-cutting activities.\nManage routine shop functions, including material handling, equipment upkeep, work-area organization, and production flow.\nPromote and enforce safety procedures, maintaining a clean and safe work environment for all team members.\nCoordinate with project managers, the Shop Foreman or Manager, and quality inspectors to meet deadlines and maintain quality throughout the fabrication process.\nTrain, coach, and mentor team members to strengthen technical skills, productivity, and adherence to shop standards.\nMonitor and maintain inventory levels for welding supplies, fabrication materials, tools, and equipment.\nIdentify workflow, quality, or equipment concerns and communicate them promptly to the appropriate stakeholders.\nPosition Requirements:\nLicense: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.\nCertification: Welding Certification preferred.\nEducation: High School Graduate or GED.\nExperience: At least 10 years of welding or fabrication experience using MIG, stick, and flux-cored welding processes.\nWorking Conditions:\nWork is performed primarily in an active manufacturing and welding shop environment.\nRegular exposure to welding arcs, sparks, hot metal, fumes, dust, airborne particles, moving machinery, sharp materials, and elevated noise levels.\nMay be exposed to temperature variations, including heat generated by welding and fabrication processes and changing seasonal conditions.\nRequired to wear and properly use applicable personal protective equipment, including welding protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, and other equipment appropriate to the task.\nWork areas may include uneven or obstructed surfaces and spaces around large equipment, fabricated assemblies, and stored materials.\nMust follow all company safety rules, equipment procedures, and applicable manufacturing and welding safety requirements.\nAble to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required.\nTravel may be required to job sites.\nRequired Physical/Mental Functions:\nComprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Safety Handbook.\nStand and walk for extended periods while working throughout the shop.\nFrequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and work in varied positions required for welding, fabrication, inspection, and material handling.\nUse hands and fingers to handle, position, grip, and operate welding equipment, hand tools, controls, measuring devices, and fabricated components.\nFrequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely push, pull, position, or move tools, supplies, metal components, and fabrication materials. Use team assistance or appropriate material-handling equipment for items weighing more than 50 pounds or when an item's size, shape, or balance makes individual handling unsafe.\nMaintain sufficient balance and coordination to work safely around machinery, materials, and active production areas.\nPossess the visual ability necessary to read drawings and measurements, inspect welds and fabricated parts, distinguish details, and operate equipment safely.\nPossess the hearing and communication abilities necessary to receive instructions, recognize audible warnings, and communicate in a noisy manufacturing environment, with appropriate protective equipment as required.\nRead, understand, and apply blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, safety rules, and equipment procedures.\nMaintain attention to detail and sustained focus while performing welding, fabrication, inspection, and supervisory duties.\nUse sound judgment to identify hazards, stop unsafe work, 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