Lamination Team Lead

Composite Factory•Mooresville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lamination Team Lead oversees daily operations within the lamination department to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently and complies with quality and safety standards. Serving as the primary point of contact for the team, this role guides, mentors, and trains team members and collaborates with the Project Lead on continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based on-site during scheduled business hours. First shift runs from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and second shift runs from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend, overtime, and holiday work may be scheduled by leadership. Any remote or work-from-home exception must be reviewed and approved in advance by the employee’s manager. The work environment is climate-controlled. Depending on assigned duties, the role may involve prolonged standing, walking, or sitting; climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, or moving items; and using computers, machinery, material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, or other job-related equipment. Work may take place around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with varying noise levels, temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, or other manufacturing conditions. Required PPE may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, respirators, or other designated equipment. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Composite Factory is an AS9100 / ISO-certified composite manufacturer serving aerospace, aviation, defense, and medical industries. The company is vertically integrated, bringing engineering, machining, tool-making, and production together under one roof.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least three years of hands-on experience in composites lamination.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to foster teamwork and prioritize collective success and support.
Positive, can-do attitude and exemplary attendance.
Ability to adapt to changing production schedules and priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including active listening and fostering respectful, collaborative relationships.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Lead with introducing new parts to employees.
Ensure new team members receive comprehensive training on assigned project parts.
Coach and supervise team members.
Facilitate operational processes and support continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure adherence to established procedures, including Lamination Best Practices and SOPs, and promptly report discrepancies.
Verify that documentation, including checklists and ply books, is accurate, complete, and consistently used.
Assist with material inventory control and monitoring.
Help minimize material waste by identifying improper usage and notifying the Project Lead of scrap or waste for capture in GSS.
Collaborate with the Project Lead to monitor and control quality.
Periodically review parts after demolding for quality assurance and address concerns.
Coach team members on resolving quality issues and report cost-of-poor-quality concerns.
Support a clean and organized workspace and reinforce cleaning procedures as needed.
Promote a respectful work environment and report improper behavior to the Lamination Manager.
Ensure team members follow PPE requirements, report violations, and reinforce compliance.
Provide input on employee performance evaluations and suggest ways to improve efficiency.
Support continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental practices by following relevant policies and reporting hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.