Manufacturing Metal Fabrication and Welding Team Lead (Direct Hire)

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Powersecure, Inc.
PowerSecure provides energy solutions with a focus on utility and infrastructure projects.
Lead a welding/fabrication team, managing production, quality, safety, and training.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Greensboro, NC
Onsite
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Solutions
Utility Services
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Infrastructure
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Distributed Energy Infrastructure
Solar Energy
Fuel Cells
Energy Storage
Microgrid Solutions
Governmental
Institutional
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
preventative maintenance
process analysis
quality stewardship
forecast planning
ifs routing
kanban management
  • Maintains accurate service records, constructs preventative maintenance plans, schedules equipment services, while mitigating unnecessary interruptions to production schedules.
  • Conferring with supervisors and other leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas.
  • Accurately maintain compliance of all required documentation and production reporting.
  • Providing a safe and productive work environment for team.
  • Interpreting engineering specifications, prints and job orders to workers and assigning jobs between areas.
  • Processes change request from ECOs on SO within cell.
  • Accurately maintains and reviews worked/hours allocated to jobs, ensure reporting is precise, while preparing for contingency planning to mitigate excessive O&M expenditures.
  • Analyzing the manufacturing process, identifying trends, and proposing new ways to improve existing products and procedures.
  • Assigning tasks to team members and giving them specific directions and procedures to follow in carrying out assigned tasks.
  • Reviews part number routings before beginning work, reporting issues to Production Supervisor.
  • Motivating members of the team to harness their potentials and work harder for the execution of projects.
  • Must be the steward of quality: observe machine operation, technician output, identify defects, and deviations from standards. Utilize discrepancy data obtained to troubleshoot and conduct a root cause analysis; provide solutions and training to mitigate noncompliance.
  • Models and cultivates a culture for team safety and improvement of initiatives.
  • Team leaders will be responsible for as many as 15 operators and all shop orders within their department’s work centers.
  • Utilizes forecast planning to mitigate parts shortages and ensure timely notification is sent to material handlers, preventing interruptions in production.
  • Accurately reports schedule – on time/late/ahead of schedule.
  • Sets the pace of work within cell utilizing IFS routings and data to determine if expectations are met.
  • Providing guidance and expert advice on technical, systems, or process-related topics.
  • Responsible for keeping manufacturing traveler and Bus BoM/Kanban usage updated and filling in appropriate location upon job completion.
What you bring
time management
team leadership
erp
mechanical drawings
high school
welding
  • Organizational and time management skills: Must manage multiple critical tasks concurrently.
  • Capable of recognizing individual strengths and developmental needs within the team; constructs training to encourage proficiency and overall employee productivity within the cell.
  • Must possess an advanced understanding of workflows in production and prioritize work.
  • 1 year of leading a welding and fabrication team in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to efficiently plan and meet project schedule deadlines, while maintaining contingency plans to preserve committed timeline.
  • Possess an advanced competency using ERPs in a manufacturing environment.
  • High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
  • Ability to understand and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings is required.
Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Incentive Programs
  • Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
  • Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
  • Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
  • Employee Referral Program
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Founded to deliver cutting-edge energy solutions across utility and infrastructure projects.
  • Delivers tailored power solutions for industries such as utilities, energy, and infrastructure.
  • Projects include energy generation, distribution, and industrial energy management.
  • Specializes in scalable solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
  • Highly experienced in integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into power grids.
  • Notable for innovation in microgrid technology and distributed energy resources.
  • Works closely with government and private sectors to support large-scale infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
Over 2 GW
Microgrid Capacity
Installed and managed over 2 gigawatts of microgrid infrastructure to provide reliable energy solutions.
$900M+
Energy Efficiency
Completed over $900 million in energy efficiency upgrades to enhance operational sustainability.
  • Provides comprehensive energy solutions under fixed-price models through full-facility, lifecycle approaches.
  • Offers nationwide storm response and recovery services with continuous monitoring and rapid deployment capabilities.
  • Provides 24/7 energy monitoring and optimization through the PowerControl framework.
Environment + Sustainability
75% GHG reduction
Renewable Diesel Emissions
Renewable diesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% compared to fossil diesel.
51% fewer emissions
RNG Impact
Renewable natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 51%.
21× methane potency
Methane Emissions
Methane is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide if released into the atmosphere.
100% renewable fuel
Durham Campus Microgrid
The Durham campus microgrid initiative uses hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for 100% renewable fuel starting August 29, 2024.
  • PowerBlock systems compatible with renewable diesel and renewable natural gas (RNG) since Aug 2021
  • Supported net-zero PGA TOUR Championship Aug 26, 2022 by powering onsite generation with renewable fuel
  • Installed EPA Tier 4 Final ultra-low emissions backup generators at Edged Energy’s Atlanta data center Jan 13, 2025
Inclusion & Diversity
  • The company has not publicly disclosed its DEI strategy or gender-related statistics on its website or LinkedIn.
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