2nd Shift Lead - Fire Protection Shop
About The Position
Ahern is hiring a 2nd Shift Lead for its Fire Protection Shop in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The position provides hands-on leadership and technical support for shop fabrication operations, coordinating daily production activities and helping ensure work is completed safely, to high quality standards, efficiently, and on schedule. The role works closely with shop leadership to support operational excellence and team development. The Lead communicates priorities, trains and mentors team members, supports continuous improvement, and helps maintain a clean, organized, productive work environment. Technical duties include operating and performing basic troubleshooting on automated welding equipment, assisting with hand welding as needed, and helping resolve production challenges. This is a full-time second-shift role, typically Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with overtime as needed on Friday. Compensation is $38.62 per hour under the current Local 669 Collective Bargaining Agreement; candidates must pass Ahern's welding certification to be compensated at that rate.
Requirements
- Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively, make sound decisions, and meet the physical demands of a shop environment.
- Must pass Ahern's welding certification to be compensated at $38.62 per hour.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience with welding operations and automated welding equipment.
- Ability to operate and perform basic troubleshooting on automated welding lines.
- Ability to complete hand welding as needed.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily production activities in the Fire Protection Shop.
- Provide hands-on leadership and communicate priorities to the second-shift team.
- Support a culture of safety and quality, and ensure work is completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Train and mentor team members and support their development.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.
- Work with shop leadership to drive operational excellence.
- Operate and perform basic troubleshooting on automated welding equipment.
- Assist with hands-on welding when needed.
- Help the team resolve production challenges while keeping work moving safely and efficiently.
- Provide effective leadership and direction to the second-shift team while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.
Benefits
- Cutting-edge, new tools and technology.
- Commitment to employee safety and well-being.
- Hands-on projects with meaningful impact.
- Personalized, regularly upgraded Ahern vehicles for field employees as they progress in their careers.
- Job stability and support from an established family-owned company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
