Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Fastenal•Wallingford, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Lead Machinist is responsible for daily shop-floor operations and supporting the continued growth of the Manufacturing division. The position works with the operations manager, inside sales team, and other lead machinists to schedule machine workloads. The role provides shop support, helps ensure product quality and on-time delivery, and provides leadership and guidance to machine operators. Fastenal describes itself as an industrial and construction supplies distributor that has grown since 1967 from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with more than 3,000 servicing locations. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial culture, employee development, promotion from within, and opportunities for employees to advance. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the CT180 Manufacturing Facility in Wallingford, Connecticut. The stated base pay range is $60,000–$85,000, and the position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have at least 2 years of manufacturing work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Have excellent safety and attendance records.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Be able to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 lbs. and possibly up to 100 lbs.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Nice To Haves

Education related to tool and die or machining.

Responsibilities

Support the shop.
Ensure product quality and on-time delivery.
Maintain accuracy while performing multiple tasks.
Provide leadership and guidance for machine operators.
Maintain timecards in the Kronos system.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Communicate effectively from shift to shift.
Work with the operations manager, inside sales team, and other lead machinists to schedule machine workloads.