Lead TIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Tig Welder

Location: Acme Wire Products

Address: 2915 18th Ave, Broadview, IL 60155

Job type: Hourly – Full Time, (40 hours/Week)

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Edward Echeverria

Job Overview

Acme Wire Products is seeking an experienced TIG Welding Department Manager to lead and develop our TIG Welding Department. This position is responsible for overseeing daily department operations, ensuring product quality, supporting production schedules, maintaining a safe work environment, and leading the continued development of department personnel.

The TIG Welding Department Manager will supervise a team of 5+ employees while maintaining a strong hands-on understanding of TIG welding and fabrication processes. This individual will be responsible for establishing and maintaining department standards, training personnel, improving workflow efficiency, troubleshooting production challenges, and ensuring departmental objectives are consistently achieved.

The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing professional with strong welding knowledge, leadership ability, sound decision-making skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Company Description

Acme Wire Products (AWP) is a family-owned wire forming and fabrication manufacturer located in Broadview, Illinois. Founded in 1962 and owned and operated by the Echeverria family for the past 20 years, AWP specializes in the fabrication and welding of stainless steel and bright basic wire products ranging from 1/16" to 1/2" diameter.

We primarily serve the foodservice and outdoor cooking industries, with many of our products used in barbeque grills and smokers. We also serve the healthcare, laboratory, and commercial storage industries.

Our capabilities include in-house engineering, tool & die development, wire straightening and cutting, wire forming, TIG welding, resistance welding, and shipping operations. We are committed to quality, continuous improvement, and creating long-term opportunities for our employees.

Key Responsibilities:

TIG Welding & Fabrication

• Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure products are manufactured to customer requirements.
• Set up and oversee welding operations, fixtures, and fabrication processes necessary to produce quality products efficiently and consistently.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies to verify compliance with quality standards, dimensional requirements, and customer specifications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for welding and fabrication challenges.
• Assist with production activities and welding operations as necessary to support department objectives.

Department Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of 5+ TIG welding personnel.
• Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and maintain a professional, team-oriented work environment.
• Coordinate daily departmental activities to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and employee development initiatives.
• Conduct employee coaching and performance evaluations while identifying opportunities for skill development and advancement.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership, supervisory, or department management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, mentor, and develop production personnel.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, fabrication drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on available information and operational priorities.
• Proven ability to establish accountability, maintain departmental organization, and drive consistent performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in English or bilingual.
• Advanced welding certifications, technical training, or continuing education in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading teams of five (5) or more employees.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding, training, and evaluating manufacturing personnel.
• Experience developing and implementing welding procedures, quality standards, and process improvements.
• Familiarity with stainless steel wire products, fabrication fixtures, and high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, safety, and overall departmental performance.

Benefits:

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to successfully lead personnel, maintain quality standards, and achieve departmental objectives.

• Weekly pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Vacation

• During the first year of employment, paid vacation time is accrued based on hours worked.
• Upon completion of one (1) year of continuous service, employees become eligible for one (1) week of paid vacation.
• Upon completion of two (2) years of continuous service, employees become eligible for two (2) weeks of paid vacation.
• Additional vacation benefits may be earned based on years of service and company policy.
• Benefits eligibility and participation are subject to the terms and conditions of applicable company benefit plans and policies.

Company Description

Acme Wire Products (AWP) is a wire formation manufacturing business with two campuses in Broadview, IL. AWP primarily specializes in stainless steel & brite basic wire products ranging in gauges from 1/16 - 3/8. Many products are used in the barbeque and smoker industries, research & medical laboratories, restaurants and universal shelving/storage applications.

The company maintains a robust in-house tool & die workshop that collaborates with our design engineers to develop custom molds to ensure each product adheres to quality standards. Our departments include straight and cut, wire forming, TIG welding, resistance welding, trimming, passivation (degreasing), shipping & receiving (North Campus).

AWP has been family owned for the past 20 years and prides itself on a supporting the professional development of all employees. We are looking to hire motivated and capable employees with a growth mindset.

Company Description

Acme Wire Products (AWP) is a wire formation manufacturing business with two campuses in Broadview, IL. AWP primarily specializes in stainless steel & brite basic wire products ranging in gauges from 1/16 - 3/8. Many products are used in the barbeque and smoker industries, research & medical laboratories, restaurants and universal shelving/storage applications.\r\n\r\nThe company maintains a robust in-house tool & die workshop that collaborates with our design engineers to develop custom molds to ensure each product adheres to quality standards. Our departments include straight and cut, wire forming, TIG welding, resistance welding, trimming, passivation (degreasing), shipping & receiving (North Campus).\r\n\r\nAWP has been family owned for the past 20 years and prides itself on a supporting the professional development of all employees. We are looking to hire motivated and capable employees with a growth mindset.