Press Team Leader 2nd Shift

Flex N Gate•Urbana, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Team Leader to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring the success of our team on 2nd shift. This role requires strong leadership skills, critical thinking skills, experience in manufacturing (preferably operating a press), and working in a team setting.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate in English
Must be able to demonstrate understanding health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions that are written in English
Use of basic hand tools such as wrenches and pliers
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing (preferably operation a press)

Responsibilities

Ensure department employees understand and follow quality standards for our products.
Guide team members each day to help meet production goals.
Watch over presses during use. Some presses are run by one operator, others by two.
Ensure parts don’t get stuck in the machine and check that finished parts are made correctly as they go into baskets.
Clear Scrap from Machine: On single-operator presses, push scrap metal out using a long rod. This involves bending and using up to 50 pounds of push force.
Create and attach labels to baskets of finished parts.
If parts feed incorrectly, cut out the material by hand and throw it away.
May need to use a hand grinder.
During machine changeovers, move conveyor belts on wheels (requires up to 44 pounds of push/pull force).
Use hand tools like wrenches to tighten nuts and bolts.
For stacked parts, collect from conveyor, bend at the waist, and place parts into baskets (up to 30 pounds push force, parts weigh up to 20 pounds).
Occasionally operate a forklift or overhead crane (certification and training provided).
Make quick decisions, juggle multiple tasks, and follow through on assignments.
Be willing to learn and use the MaintiMizer computer system.
Show leadership, work well with others, and communicate clearly with team members.
General clean-up in the area – using broom, dust pan, mopping and other duties as assigned.
Additional duties as assigned.