Welding Lead

Delta Electronics Americas
Plano, TX

Who we are:


Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.


About the role:


The Press Brake lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the welding department, prioritizing work assignments based on the supervisor’s directives and aligning welders to appropriate tasks for maximum efficiency by utilizing manpower, materials, and equipment. The Press Brake Lead II directs the activities to the welding department, promotes safe work practices, maintains production schedules and record keeping, and ensures quality standards are met. This position plans work, makes assignments, assists in the hiring process, trains new employees, and administers company policies consistently.

Key responsibilities:


Production Schedule and work order:

Close work order within 24hrs.

Accurately complete production reports; complete details of run time report.

Assessing project and resource requirements.

Read, Review, Plan and organize production schedules.


5S and Safety:

  • Promote safety in the workplace on a daily basis; lead and direct Safety Program on a team as defined

Ensure that all necessary PPE is being followed.

Report on all safety issues to manager.

Maintain housekeeping standards 5S by inspecting and training employees and following Delta’s 5S card.

Perform periodic check-ins after Initial training.


Training and Coach:

Provide on-the-job training for associates in all areas of their job duties.

Set Goals for employees & Make employees accountable.

Share and review company mission and goals.

Work on getting regular feedback from your team.

WIP & Material Management:

Maintain Scrap report

Manage and report material with over usage/ over issue.

Responsible for area inventory control


Work Quality:

  • Follow SOP.
  • Ready to work before and after shift starts.
  • Manage team meetings and attend additional management team meetings as necessary.
  • Lead by example following the 3 basics rules, Safety, Quality and productivity.
  • Comply with and consistently administer company policies.


Process & Continuous Improvement:

Identify limiting factors of production and make recommendations for continual improvement.

Maintain department procedure and work instructions and work with PE to update as necessary

Maintain compliance with QMS system; QA Scrap & First Piece Approvals


Other duties as assigned by manager



Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

3 years minimum of proven Press Brake experience and automation. With strong organizational leadership.

Program, Operate, and set-up CNC Press Brakes (Amada) including programing of machines, loading of parts operating controls, and inspecting parts for conformance to company and customer specifications.

Review CNC programs, inserts and tooling to minimize machine cycle times, reduce tooling cost and eliminate production problems.

Ability to wear protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, welding helmets, work boots, respirators, etc.

Ability to use measuring tools, tape measure, dial calipers on OD/ID dimensions and measure specified dimensions from print.

Ability to understand flat pattern layout.

Stand for long periods of time, Operate a forklift. Lift up to 40 lbs.

Demonstrated competency in basic math, including fraction to decimal conversion.

Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Computer literate – (MS Office) (ERP Systems – SAP)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred



Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas: Life at Delta




EEO Statement:

Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, and business needs. This role may also be eligible for incentive pay, subject to the terms of the applicable plan. Eligible employees receive company-provided benefits in accordance with plan terms and eligibility requirements. Benefits include health coverage, wellness resources, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other company sponsored programs; parental leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.

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