Line Lead - Production

Steel Craft•Hartford, WI

5d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Steel Craft Team as a Line Lead – Keep Production Moving! Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a hands-on, results-driven Paint Line Lead who excels at building strong teams and driving performance. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the paint line—ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while motivating your team to exceed expectations every day. Why Choose Steel Craft? Opportunities for career growth and advancement Competitive compensation and benefits package

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience/training
Previous experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment is a plus, but not required.
Ability to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) and remain on your feet for extended periods.
Familiarity with packing tools, shrink-wrap machines, pallet jacks, and basic warehouse equipment.
Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment performing repetitive tasks.
Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools (e.g., drills, wrenches, pliers, grinders).
Willingness to learn new tasks, follow procedures, and adapt to changing priorities.
Basic mechanical aptitude is beneficial for troubleshooting and understanding equipment.
Strong ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with heavy duty mount clamps, torque, and rubber grommet a plus
Experience in using crane to move large heavy parts a plus
Experience using ergonomic equipment properly such as hoists a plus
Experience using a hydraulic unit a plus

Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities and ensure a safe, efficient working environment.
Assist with setups, adjustments, and producing high-quality parts.
Assign tasks, coordinate workflow, and support SQDC goals.
Inspect product and packaging quality; update data in the ERP system.
Monitor productivity and analyze efficiency, downtime, and scrap.
Ensure accurate documentation and completion of production paperwork.
Train, onboard, mentor, and cross-train employees.
Identify improvement opportunities, anticipate issues, and support lean initiatives.
Communicate effectively with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other departments.
Promote clean work areas and uphold company policies and values.

Benefits

Paid-Time Off: Vacation, PTO / Sick Leave, Shut-down Pay, Company Observed Paid Holidays, and a Paid Volunteer Day
Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan
Over 85% employer paid medical insurance premium, plans with low deductibles, and wellness incentives
Health Savings Account company annual contributions
Company paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more
Low cost Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance coverage
A competitive 401(K) Plan with a maximum 4% employer contribution match
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
Discounted Day Care Assistance
Pet Insurance
Identify Theft Insurance
Wellness Incentive
Corporate Discount Program
Fun and engaging employee activities, events, outings, and more