Finishing - Phoenix - Metal Worker Team Lead

Chromalloy • Tampa, FL

5d • $25 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking a Metal Worker Team Lead to support daily production operations by coordinating workflow, ensuring a safe working environment, and helping production teams meet quality, delivery, and productivity goals. This is a working-leader role that provides day-to-day guidance, removes production barriers, promotes continuous improvement, and supports team performance across the operation. The work supports the manufacture and repair of critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry.

The assigned shift is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. New hires must attend New Hire Orientation on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and first-week training Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional training outside the assigned shift may be required based on business needs or availability. After successful training completion, employees transition to their assigned shift.

The role is based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, tools, noise, and production equipment. It may require hours outside the regular schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, based on operational needs. Non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, metalworking, or industrial environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and production documentation.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of safety requirements and manufacturing best practices.
• Only U.S. persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen is required for an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of team lead, lead operator, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in aerospace, metal fabrication, machining, manufacturing, or repair operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 6S, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience supporting production metrics, visual management systems, and daily performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to support safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Communicate production requirements, priorities, and expectations to team members.
• Ensure staffing, materials, tools, and supplies are available to meet production schedules.
• Lead daily team huddles and communicate performance metrics, safety updates, and operational priorities.
• Monitor production flow and proactively address issues affecting output or efficiency.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for safety, quality, downtime, and productivity concerns.
• Assign work, provide guidance, and reinforce adherence to standard work and safety requirements.
• Track and communicate production performance, schedule attainment, and operational issues to leadership.
• Maintain visual management boards, production metrics, and required documentation.
• Promote a clean, organized workplace through 6S and operational excellence practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development and progression opportunities, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site. Individual benefit-plan eligibility may vary based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED