Job Details

Job # : 155791 Title : 1st shift, Welding Bay Lead $26.41/hr Location : Greenville, SC Salary Range : $26.41/hr Position : Supervisor Description : Welding Bay Lead (Contract-to-Hire)

Pay: $26.41/hour, 1st shift = 6am-2:30pm
Location: Greenville, SC
Staffing Partner: OpSource Staffing
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time | Manufacturing

Job Overview

OpSource Staffing is currently seeking an experienced Welding Bay Lead for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing facility in Greenville, SC. This role is ideal for a hands-on MIG welder with leadership experience who is ready to take ownership of safety, quality, and production within a welding bay.

As a Welding Bay Lead, you will oversee daily bay operations and serve as the first-line leader for assigned welders, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Bay Leadership

• Lead and support welders assigned to the bay
• Assign daily tasks and manage workflow and sequencing
• Ensure job readiness and execution
• Enforce company policies, safety rules, and work standards
• Communicate bay status, risks, and needs to leadership

Safety

• Enforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards
• Conduct daily safety and equipment checks
• Report and assist with investigation of incidents or near misses
• Promote a safety-first culture

Quality

• Ensure welds meet drawings, WPS, and customer specifications
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Address defects and rework promptly
• Support audits and quality initiatives

Production & Delivery

• Execute daily production plans
• Manage work-in-progress (WIP)
• Ensure jobs are completed on time and in sequence
• Escalate material or equipment issues affecting delivery

Equipment & Materials

• Ensure equipment and tools are properly set up and available
• Report equipment issues and coordinate repairs
• Ensure welding parameters and setups are followed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on MIG welding experience
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and WPS
• Prior leadership or training experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS or equivalent welding certifications
• Experience in steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on the shop floor for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in environments with heat, noise, and PPE

Why Work with OpSource?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Supportive staffing partner focused on career growth

Apply today through OpSource Staffing to take the next step in your welding leadership career.

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Requirements : Job Type : Temp to Hire Post Date : 02/02/2026