TL - Skid Steer FAB (Dir)

JCB•Pooler, GA

About The Position

Fabrication Team Leader – Weekend Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors. JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity. At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name. Position Purpose This position is responsible for supporting all fabrication processes as well as assisting with product improvements and process developments in the Fabrication Department. The incumbent is expected to remain updated on operation and basic troubleshooting technology of all fabrication processes and machine tools.

Requirements

Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
High school diploma
Three years of experience in fabrication manufacturing environment
Knowledge of automated fabrication processes
Effective customer service and communication skills
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to be proactive
Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills
Self-motivated and self-directed
Able to work effectively in a team environment through delegation
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment; available for overtime
Ability to operate the following equipment: CO2 Lasers, CNC Bending Presses, Welding Robots and CNC Machining Centers, Manual and Semi-Auto Welding Processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
Must be able to work flexible schedule, including but not limited to 12-hour shifts/7 days a week
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or Diploma in Welding Technology
1 – 3 years in a leadership role
Five years of experience in fabrication in a related industry

Responsibilities

Lead the team in a production environment
Ensure all operator preventative maintenance procedures are completed as scheduled and maintain Preventative Maintenance logs
Execute specified preventative maintenance procedures
Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables on all processes and machine tools
Facilitate and monitor training programs
Able to create and maintain downtime logs, error logs, etc.
Continually strive to improve process quality and efficiency
Participate in problem solving and cost reduction projects as assigned
Must post quality, cost, delivery and safety metrics
Ability to sustain Assembly Department
Ability to backfill for direct production duties as necessary