1st Shift - Fabrication Lead

VOLT•San Diego, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring a Fabrication Lead for a manufacturing company in Miramar, California. This full-time temp-to-hire role supports day-to-day production operations and may fill in for the Production Supervisor. The lead promotes teamwork, employee involvement, and continuous improvement while ensuring employees follow safety, quality, and production standards. The role also supports employee training and development, production equipment operation, material movement, and production goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of production work experience preferred.
Computer experience with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC, and the Internet.
Detail-oriented, extremely thorough, and able to exercise good judgment.
Knowledge of assigned production processes and operations.
Understanding of workplace safety procedures and standards.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
Ability to lead, coach, and monitor employees to meet performance goals.
Reliable attendance and ability to report attendance or performance concerns.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of production work experience.
Experience supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

Fill in for the Production Supervisor when needed.
Promote teamwork, employee involvement, and continuous improvement.
Ensure employees follow safety, quality, and production standards.
Assist with employee training and development; coach employees to improve performance and skills.
Support Lean initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement efforts.
Identify and eliminate waste to improve efficiency.
Operate and set up production equipment as needed.
Use forklifts and other material-handling tools.
Coordinate the movement of materials and information throughout the production area.
Work with leadership and other departments to meet production goals and resolve issues.
Help ensure a safe work environment and respond appropriately to workplace injuries.
Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, and accidents.
Participate in workplace safety audits and inspections.
Adjust staffing and workflow based on production needs, equipment issues, or labor availability.
Train employees on job tasks, equipment, quality standards, and company procedures.
Monitor employee performance and attendance, and report concerns as needed.