Team Lead III - (5:00am to 1:30pm) - Welding
G&W Electric Co.
Lead welding team, oversee processes, quality, training, and production flow.
24 days ago ago
$32 - $35
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
quality inspection
process audits
ncr reports
material review
tool availability
startup meeting
- Review area 6S, tools, fixtures, and material availability daily and report on materials, tools, processes, and products that may cause production disruption
- Report on the results of the quality checks using the appropriate check lists and reports
- Perform internal process audits as required, report all findings
- Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
- Analyze and report on materials, processes and products that may cause production disruptions
- Generate non-conformance reports (NCR’s) for any material, manufacturing, quality, or design issues uncovered
- Perform a variety of direct labor and other functions within the group to maintain flow of work in an efficient manner to ensure on-time completion
- Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of inspection tasks as needed
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, processes, rules and regulations.
- Leads daily startup meetings to communicate goals and issues in coordination with the Supervisor
- Check and arrange for availability of materials, tools and fixtures
- Document actions by completing production and quality forms
- Conduct the quality inspection of the welded parts/tanks across the process and the booths to verify and address the problem immediately.
- Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
- Assist with evaluating the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals with the support of the supervisor
- Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Assign work and instruct operators on proper work techniques, quality and safety procedures, and housekeeping requirements
- Perform supervisory tasks with the exception of employee discipline and time approvals with support of the supervisor
- Assist with production posting and inventory accuracy within the cell
- Audit work of others and ensures all quality procedures are being followed and that nothing leaves the department unless it meets all requirements
- Communicate drawing and or BOM (Bill of Materials) discrepancies to Engineering
- Lead manufacturing employees within a skilled area of responsibility on a variety of processes and operations
What you bring
aws certification
welding
erp system
ms excel
team lead
high school
- Bending/stooping – frequent
- AWS Certification Complete
- Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
- Squatting/kneeling – frequent
- Experience leading a team desirable
- Must be able to understand and apply elements of corrective and preventive actions
- 4+ years’ experience performing work in a manufacturing environment
- Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles
- Variable hand/power tool use – frequent
- Must have intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel. Experience using an ERP system desirable
- Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervisor and coordinate activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules.
- Standing – continuous
- Possesses a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
- Communicate effectively with others at various levels of organization.
- Has 3 or more years' experience performing MIG and TIG Welding in various positions and ability to train others in welding operations
- Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
- Lifting – frequent
- Has experience using small hand and power tools
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
- Walking – continuous
- Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
- Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
- Has the ability to read and interpret complex drawings, schematics, weld maps and explain to others
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401 (k)
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons COâ‚‚
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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