Manufacturing Team Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Production Lead Person.

Schedule: 2nd shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm; Monday - Friday

OT will be required as needed to meet production goals --- INCLUDING OCCASSIONAL MANDATORY SATURDAY'S.

Paid weekly; Payday is on Thursday's

Primary Duties

• Assists Production Supervisor in individual work areas, meeting production requirements based on customer specifications, with important emphasis on safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee development.
• Perform welding and fabrication of materials and perform general equipment maintenance.
• Ensure quality standards are being maintained by providing first piece inspections, investigating quality issues to find root cause and work with operators so they are following implemented quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ability to weld as specified by drawings and work orders when needed.
• Prepare metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Assist in the training of new welders and mentoring team.
• Diagnose issues and troubleshoot as required.
• Working with Production Supervisor in reporting any issues and making suggestions for improvement.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by having the ability to work in a constant state of alertness, following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times and ensures safety precautions are observed by all fabrication facility employees.
• Use judgement in selecting the repair methods, equipment and materials used to accomplish assignments.
• Ensure safeguards for equipment and PPE while performing welding operations.
• Regularly cleaning and inspecting welding equipment and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Operate tools and equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination.
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction.
• Experience with metal manufacturing.
• Ability to transport, move, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the team and supervisor(s).
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, equipment, hazards, and safety precautions of the welding trade.
• Knowledge and skill in use of computers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Minimum 3 years welding and fabricating experience required. At least 2 years lead/supervisory experience required.
• Trade school certification or advanced degree from an accredited institution in welding preferred but not required or combination of education and experience.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution (not required - highly preferred)
• A minimum of 2 year's experience as a welder
• Able to proficiently read and use a tape measure
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery and manual tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs and understand welding symbols
• Ability to build fittings and fixtures
• AWS D1.1 highly desirable or the ability to pass the certification test
• Outstanding attention to detail

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 2 years (Required)
• Industrial Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Lead person: 3 years (Required)
• Metal fabrication: 3 years (Required)
• Welding: 3 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.81 - $28.68 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Leola, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Leola, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person