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1st shift, Welding Bay Lead $26.41/hr

  2026-02-12     OpSource Staffing     Greenville,SC  
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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


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