Belt Fabricator Lead

Chiorino America•Suwanee, GA

About The Position

The Belt Fabricator Lead in the Slitting Department oversees daily slitting operations to ensure conveyor belt materials are processed accurately, safely, and efficiently according to customer specifications and production schedules. This hands-on leadership role combines direct production work with team coordination, employee training, quality control, equipment oversight, and workflow management. The role includes setting up and operating slitting machinery, coordinating labor and materials, checking product quality, maintaining production records, and working with other departments to resolve production issues. Success includes meeting schedules and quality standards, minimizing waste and rework, promoting safe practices, developing team members, and communicating issues promptly.

Requirements

Experience in conveyor belt fabrication, industrial slitting, material converting, or a related manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret work orders, measurements, and technical specifications.
Proficiency with measuring tools and dimensional quality checks.
Strong mechanical aptitude, communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to safety, product quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to safely handle belt materials, operate industrial equipment, and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Industrial cutting or slitting equipment experience preferred.
Previous team lead or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and oversee slitting machines and related fabrication equipment to meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
Review work orders, production instructions, and customer specifications to ensure accurate processing.
Inspect incoming materials and finished products for defects, dimensional accuracy, and quality.
Lead daily workflow, assign tasks, train employees, and coach team members on production methods, quality standards, and safe work practices.
Enforce applicable safety procedures, PPE requirements, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout requirements.
Coordinate labor, materials, tooling, and equipment to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Ensure completed materials are properly identified, packaged, documented, and staged for further processing or shipment.
Maintain accurate production, inspection, and material traceability records.
Monitor equipment condition, perform routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance, and report repair needs.
Minimize material waste, scrap, and rework while identifying opportunities to improve productivity and workflow.
Coordinate with receiving, inventory, fabrication, quality, shipping, and management to resolve production issues and maintain efficient operations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.