Fabrication Team Lead

The Fabrication Team Lead will lead employees in the assembly areas. Models policies and procedures; and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. When performing direct duties the Line Lead Machine Operator III will operate various machines; including laser, press brake, saw, shear, and punch. Performs a wide variety of machine operations required for the fabrication of steel parts and assemblies using a variety of steel fabrication equipment. Maintains equipment in a safe and clean condition and performs other duties in support of successful plant operations and customer satisfaction.
This position requires both direct labor producing product and indirect labor consisting of administrative, training, quality or other duties. The ratio between the direct and indirect labor will likely vary.
Key Responsibilities
RESULTS
Critical 55%

• Looks ahead at upcoming schedules and recognizes potential needs in parts, equipment, and labor resources and provides status updates to supervisor.
• Directs/Leads training of others as needed. Mentors others while following and modeling company policies.
• Recommends measures to control inventory and labor costs, improve efficiency, and leads efforts to implement those measures.
• Verifies conformance/quality of components and finished work piece to specifications and makes adjustments based on the results.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Reviews line parts and shortage/ priority report and handles other parts supply issues in a proactive manner.
• Tracks and measures progress against line variances.
• Delegates work assignments to other employees as necessary.
• Performs on-going safety walk-through and audits of work area to ensure that employees are aware of all company safety rules and procedures, and safety regulations.
• Facilitates maintenance requests and ensures operator PM’s are done to standard.
• Proficiency in a majority and working knowledge of all fabrication work centers.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%
CORE VALUES
Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%
Requirements
Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Two years prior Lead experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. In absence of prior supervisory experience, candidate should be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills as evidenced through successfully leading projects or other activities.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. College coursework, including an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field, preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required; must be able to use computer systems to look-up information, clock-in/clock-out, and report work activities. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good math skills are required; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure up to 1/32”.
• ERP experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; up to 8 hours in an 8 hour shift. The employee will frequently lift 50 pounds. The employee will push/pull with up to 110 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to balance, climb ladders, or work on platforms to access elevated equipment.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee is required to wear steel toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses. The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud. Handles hazardous waste according to company policy and participates in annual hazardous waste training.

Job Type: Full-time