Fabrication Operator Lead

nVent • Pittsburg, KS

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About The Position

The Fabrication Operator Lead ensures smooth production flow in the Fabrication department on the weekend shift. The role provides day-to-day operational support, mentoring, and training to team members; partners with the Production Supervisor and support teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals; and maintains production flow by filling in on the line as needed. The lead also enforces company, department, and safety policies, coordinates employee training, operates equipment in the assigned area, and supports Lean and continuous improvement efforts.

The position calls for metal fabrication experience, including grinding and welding, and at least two years of manufacturing experience. The lead is expected to communicate job expectations, coach and motivate operators, and support a strong safety culture and achievement of production metrics.

Requirements

• Metal fabrication experience, including grinding and welding.
• At least two years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience conducting training in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate job expectations to operators and achieve desired results through monitoring, coaching, and policy enforcement.
• Ability to motivate a team to meet safety, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including participation in continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support, mentoring, and on-the-job training to team members.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor and support teams to resolve issues and meet department goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain production flow by filling in on the line as needed during PTO, breaks, and absences.
• Enforce company, department, and safety policies.
• Coordinate and complete employee training to ensure standard work and quality compliance.
• Operate equipment within the assigned area, including CRTs and forklifts.
• Lead and participate in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement efforts to uncover waste and promote 5S and Lean methods.
• Engage, recognize, and motivate employees while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Communicate job expectations to operators and monitor, coach, and enforce policies and procedures to achieve desired results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed