Cell Lead (Weekend Shift)

The Aagard Group•Alexandria, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Lead is responsible for supporting the team by serving as the first point of contact for assigned work, coordinating the daily activities of the fabrication cell. This role involves training and mentoring team members to ensure skill development and role proficiency, removing obstacles, solving problems, and empowering cell members to perform their best. The Cell Lead will prioritize and complete production tasks on time, maintaining a “can’t believe they pulled that off” mindset for expedited and high-impact projects. Additionally, the role requires a commitment to safety and quality, ensuring and maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment. The Cell Lead will uphold quality standards, perform routine maintenance and housekeeping, and continuously identify and implement best practices to improve cell performance, increase productivity, reduce costs, and help customers win. Attending company training to develop leadership skills and expertise further is also a key aspect of this role. As a working lead, the Cell Lead will operate fabrication equipment proficiently, address equipment issues to minimize downtime, and assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to parts, tooling, and processes. Ensuring parts are labeled, organized, and flow efficiently with minimal work-in-progress (WIP) inventory is also a responsibility.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology plus 1 year of fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Proven career growth in fabrication roles with expertise in setting up and operating fabrication equipment
Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily activities of the fabrication cell.
Train and mentor team members to ensure skill development and role proficiency.
Remove obstacles, solve problems, and empower cell members to perform their best.
Prioritize and complete production tasks on time.
Ensure and maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
Uphold quality standards by ensuring parts and processes meet documented requirements.
Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping.
Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve cell performance, increase productivity, reduce costs, and help customers win.
Attend company training to develop leadership skills and expertise further.
Operate fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production needs.
Address equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to parts, tooling, and processes.
Ensure parts are labeled, organized, and flow efficiently with minimal work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
Paid Bereavement Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
On-staff chaplain
Company matches charitable contributions
Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns
Complimentary Perks: Fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.