Lead - Kettle Operator (Night)

Sabre Industries•Conroe, TX

26d

About The Position

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time. Our teams live out the organization's core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That's how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence-by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive. With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees. Scope of Responsibilities: This position is a working lead and a liaison between Sabre Galvanizing leadership and kettle or pre-treat areas employees and leads the department to accomplish specific production goals while working safely and conscientious of quality.

Requirements

Prior Galvanizing and/or Manufacturing experience required.
Experience using forklifts and cranes required.
Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
Regular and timely attendance is required
Ability to oversee the production of 5 employees and manage job orders while completing tasks promptly
Ability to plan, organize, pay attention to details and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work well with people in a number of positions

Nice To Haves

Prior Lead/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility highly preferred
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure all galvanized products meet Sabre quality requirements and promote efficiency
Lead, guide, motivate and communicate to employees professionally and competently
Provide training and development to new and existing employees to cultivate high performing teams
Direct and assign work to employees within their specific area as needed to reach production goals Operate overhead crane to maneuver heavy steel products hanging from large racks
Inspect all lifting equipment prior to use (forklifts, cranes, etc.)
Ensure ash is swept from kettle on a continual basis. Ensure ash is free of zinc and store ash in barrels for later use
Add zinc and other alloys to the kettle and pre-treat in order to maintain proper levels and proper quality of product. May require operating forklifts
Dross kettle (remove sludge) on a pre-determined schedule according to Sabre guidelines
Maintain safe and efficient kettle temperatures and kettle zinc levels at all times.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
Adhere to established housekeeping standards
Minimize downtime and delays with efficient processing and employee direction
Train and assess employees' competencies in the Skill-Based Pay process
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management