Forge Engineering Technician Lead

IMT CORPORATION•Ingersoll, ON

7d•CA$66,200 - CA$92,600•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision! We are recruiting for a Forge Engineering Technician Lead to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with Precision and Reliability. Join a culture that fosters collaboration, an environment for skill development and a rewarding career. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our organization? Join IMT and let’s shape the future together! Position Summary THE FORGE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN LEAD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT OF FORGING OPERATIONS ACROSS TWO SHIFTS. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING DAILY PRODUCTION AND EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING, THIS ROLE PROVIDES FRONTLINE SUPERVISION TO UNIONIZED AND SALARIED STAFF, ENSURING ALIGNMENT WITH SAFETY, QUALITY, AND PRODUCTION GOALS. THE LEAD TECHNICIAN WILL DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN FORGING PROCESSES, COORDINATE MAINTENANCE PLANNING, AND ACT AS A KEY LIAISON BETWEEN PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND EXTERNAL VENDORS. THIS ROLE IS CRITICAL IN EXECUTING THE PRODUCTION PLAN, RESOLVING ISSUES IN REAL-TIME, AND LEADING A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM WITHIN A DYNAMIC, FAST-PACED MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT.

Requirements

Technical training in a related field preferred (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of experience in forging or press operations.
Demonstrated experience in equipment troubleshooting and process optimization.
Proven experience providing team leadership or frontline supervision.
Strong understanding of forging and press equipment operation.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
Familiarity with production planning, shift coordination, and schedule execution.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, root-cause analysis).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and technical reporting tools.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Leadership and team development skills.
Ability to motivate and direct team members effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under time-sensitive conditions.
Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or hold a Permanent Residency.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent hands-on forging experience may be considered.
Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Leadership and technical oversight of forging operations across two shifts.
Supporting daily production and equipment troubleshooting.
Providing frontline supervision to unionized and salaried staff.
Ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and production goals.
Driving continuous improvement in forging processes.
Coordinating maintenance planning.
Acting as a key liaison between production, maintenance, and external vendors.
Executing the production plan.
Resolving issues in real-time.
Leading a high-performing team within a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Lead a team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Make timely decisions and escalate appropriately.
Work collaboratively across departments and with external vendors.
Standardize and implement process improvements.
Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor across shifts.
Resolve technical and operational issues in real-time.