Production Lead - 2nd shift MUST TRAIN on 1st Shift

OEM Tube Assemblies • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

The Production Lead performs fabrication tasks for copper tubing components according to routers and work instructions, manages production flow, performs first-piece validation, and trains associates. The role leads the assigned production area to meet production and quality requirements, operates and adjusts machinery, and supports safe and orderly work areas.

Training is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. An overtime schedule is listed as Monday through Friday, 2:15 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with rotating Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate employees in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to use a tape measure and work with decimals and fractions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and follow routers (work instructions).
• Ability to use basic handheld measuring tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand throughout the shift and walk frequently.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Read routers and complete work according to instructions and manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
• Lead and motivate team members in the assigned area to achieve production goals.
• Program and adjust machines as needed for production.
• Operate equipment and work at different stations as production needs require; cover other positions when needed.
• Troubleshoot machinery and determine corrective actions; perform minor cleaning and repairs as necessary.
• Use hand or power tools as required.
• Perform first-piece validation for work in the assigned area and potentially for other sections.
• Report defective materials, questionable conditions, or incorrect routers to the shift supervisor, engineering, or quality control.
• Ensure the fabrication team produces components that meet router specifications and quality requirements.
• Rework components and remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work pieces.
• Place scrap in the designated scrap bin.
• Train and assist associates with processing procedures, machine operation and programming, tape-measure use, reading routers, terminology, and determining copper tubing lengths and sizing.
• Support new equipment installation and validation.
• Ensure employees follow safe work habits and use required PPE.
• Promote teamwork within the department.
• Maintain the 5S housekeeping system in assigned work areas and the department.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follow safety regulations.
• Coordinate with other Team Leads to ensure timely production of acceptable-quality parts.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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