Manufacturing Lead 1st

Martin Sprocket & Gear•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Martin Sprocket & Gear is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to support day-to-day production activity in its Fort Worth, Texas branch. The role helps coordinate production flow across machining and related shop operations, keeps prioritized jobs moving, communicates production priorities, and works with the shift supervisor to address delays, equipment issues, material shortages, and quality concerns. The lead supports operators with routine questions, basic troubleshooting, and workflow coordination, while also performing production work as needed to maintain order flow and quick-turn commitments. The position helps maintain production flow across CNC lathes, mills, saws, a burn table, and secondary operations such as keyseating. It monitors machine operation and product quality, including inspecting and measuring finished products against specified tolerances using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. The role supports shift handoffs, follows safety and cleanliness requirements, and assists in other departments as needed. The job requires daily reporting to the Fort Worth, Texas branch. Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled shop and involves standing for the entire shift and handling heavy items. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Requirements

Average math skills; ability to read and understand instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English.
Physical ability to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components.
Ability to work scheduled hours and comply with the company’s timekeeping policy and other company policies.
Ability to stand for an entire shift in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
Ability to learn fundamental machining concepts and demonstrate proficiency using measuring devices.
Mechanical aptitude and a general understanding of shop workflow.
Attention to detail to maintain quality standards.
Dependability and consistent performance.
Ability to adapt to changing production demands while maintaining precision.
Ability to report daily to the Fort Worth, Texas branch.

Responsibilities

Help lead day-to-day production activity and support production flow across machining and related shop operations.
Help prioritize jobs and ensure work stays on track for completion.
Communicate priorities to operators and coordinate shift activities.
Collaborate with the shift supervisor to align production needs and address issues.
Monitor job progress and communicate delays, equipment issues, material shortages, and quality concerns.
Support operators with day-to-day questions, basic troubleshooting, and workflow coordination.
Assist in maintaining workflow across CNC lathes, mills, saws, the burn table, and secondary operations such as keyseating.
Monitor machine function and product quality; inspect and measure finished products against specified tolerances and standards using measuring tools.
Perform production work as needed to keep orders moving and support quick-turn commitments.
Support shift handoffs and continuity between shifts.
Follow safety protocols, wear required personal protective equipment, and help maintain a clean and organized work area.
Use a crane or buddy system to maneuver large, awkward, or heavy parts.
Assist in other areas or departments as needed.