Production Lead (2nd shift)

Path Robotics • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Production Lead oversees daily production activities and supports a team of operators to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality operations. This hands-on role combines operating automated robotic welding systems with coordinating production schedules, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining quality standards. The assigned schedule is 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, fabrication, or welding environments.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring production operators or manufacturing teams.
• Familiarity with automated or robotic manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort using production software, Microsoft Excel, or Google Sheets to track performance and report results.
• Hands-on, dependable, and comfortable balancing production responsibilities with team leadership.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift production materials.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coordinate daily work, communicate priorities, and support operators in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities by coordinating operator assignments, workflows, and priorities to meet production goals.
• Operate automated robotic welding cells and provide hands-on support to maintain production efficiency.
• Support additional production equipment and stations, including CNC machines, Q-Eye inspection systems, and other manufacturing processes as needed.
• Monitor production output, equipment performance, and quality metrics to identify and resolve issues.
• Train and mentor production operators on equipment operation, safety procedures, quality standards, and best practices.
• Ensure proper setup, loading, and unloading of parts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Perform and oversee routine equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality inspections and support weld sample preparation, including cutting, grinding, sanding, and etching.
• Maintain accurate production records, quality documentation, and shift handoff communications.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and standardized work.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment while ensuring adherence to established procedures.

Benefits

• Daily free lunch.
• Flexible PTO.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total).
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower.
• Employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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