Bulle
14 hours ago
Lead Welders (80% workshop - 20% coordination)
- 26 May 2026
- Permanent position
- Bulle
Job summary
Join Sottas SA, a leader in high-tech façades and metal construction in Switzerland. Experience a dynamic work environment with a focus on technology and human values.
Tasks
- Lead welding production activities with 80% hands-on work.
- Coordinate with team leaders to optimize production workflows.
- Train and certify welders, ensuring compliance with standards.
Skills
- Looking for an organized, tech-savvy individual with welding expertise.
- Strong communication and team management skills are essential.
- Proficiency in manual and/or automatic welding techniques required.
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About the job
Lead Welders (80% workshop - 20% coordination)
- Full-time
Company Description
Leader in the high-tech façades and metal construction market in Switzerland with over 550 employees, Sottas SA is a reliable family business at the cutting edge of technology, placing the human being at the centre.
We are recognised for our know-how and our commitment to high standards in terms of quality, deadlines, safety, and sustainable development.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced lead welder wishing to maintain a strong hands-on activity while participating in the organisation and monitoring of the welding sector.
Attached to the welding team, you will primarily be active in production (about 80% of the time), with an additional role of technical coordination and organisational support. The main tasks are:
- Plan work and monitor priorities
- Coordinate with the Assembly Manager and Operations Manager to ensure optimal flow of parts
- Monitor allocated hour budgets, provide feedback to the Technical Office
- Assign welders by project and skills (MAG 135/138, 136 and 121 processes)
- Test and support new welders, prepare their workstation, plates and toolboxes
- Perform MAG welds (processes 136 and 138) in accordance with current instructions and standards
- Use the air-arc gouging process for any touch-ups
- Participate in handling and moving parts operations
- Train and certify welders according to ISO 9606 standard
- Prepare welding stations and equipment for site work
- Manage consumables (filler metals, gases) and place necessary orders
- Supervise equipment maintenance (welding stations, flux-cored wire feeders, Weldycar)
- Ensure traceability of filler metals according to project execution class and manage certificates
- Verify the application of welding procedures (WPS/DMOS) and ensure compliance with ISO 3834 and EN 1090 standards
- Ensure visual inspection of welds
- Coordinate non-destructive testing with the Quality Department (ultrasound, magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, visual as well as geometric controls) and schedule external NDT interventions
- Participate in continuous improvement: report indicators, propose method and equipment optimisations
- Ensure application of safety protocols (PPE, PPHS) and management of permits (bridge cranes, forklifts, electric stackers, aerial work platforms)
Qualifications
We are looking for an autonomous and organised person, interested in technology and the metal construction sector. You understand production flows as a whole and propose improvements to optimise work. You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with internal teams. Team management is necessary for this position. You have skills in manual and/or automatic welding. An IWS certification is an advantage.
Additional Information
Do you want to flourish professionally, take on technical challenges and participate in large-scale projects? We look forward to receiving your application (with diplomas and work certificates).
Only candidates matching the profile will receive a response.
