Detail Lead - Swing Shift

South Bay Solutions•Fremont, CA

5d•$25 - $27

About The Position

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop producing parts for semiconductor, medical device, and advanced technology hardware applications. The Detail Lead oversees daily detailing operations to ensure parts are cleaned, polished, and prepared to company quality standards. The role leads the detailing team, maintains efficient workflows, enforces quality standards, and coordinates with other departments to support production and delivery schedules. The position calls for hands-on detailing experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment and the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:05 PM. The role includes leading and training detailing technicians, inspecting finished parts, prioritizing work, coordinating across departments, managing tools and supplies, and enforcing safety procedures. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds, with work around cleaning chemicals, machinery, and industrial environments.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in machine shop detailing, manufacturing finishing, or a related environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination abilities.
Knowledge of detailing techniques, cleaning equipment, polishing methods, and related products.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfort working around cleaning chemicals, machinery, and industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or lead experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign daily tasks and monitor the progress of detailing technicians.
Train and mentor team members on detailing techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
Foster a positive, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
Provide ongoing guidance and support to achieve quality and efficiency goals.
Inspect completed parts and jobs to ensure they meet cleanliness and finish standards before release.
Identify quality issues and provide corrective feedback or retraining as needed.
Maintain consistency in detailing processes and workmanship.
Prioritize detailing work according to production schedules, delivery deadlines, and operational requirements.
Coordinate with production, quality, service, and other departments to support workflow and communication.
Monitor job status and adjust priorities to maintain efficiency.
Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of detailing tools, equipment, and cleaning materials.
Track inventory of detailing supplies and coordinate replenishment.
Maintain organized and efficient detailing workstations and storage areas.
Enforce OSHA guidelines and company safety procedures.
Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals and cleaning agents.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.