Production (Shop) Lead
About The Position
This role is responsible for fabricating parts using roll-forming and metal-bending machinery in an industrial manufacturing environment. The position involves preparing machines, loading raw materials, executing start-up procedures, and adjusting settings for optimal performance. The lead will operate a forklift, document time, ensure material quality, maintain a clean production area, and adhere to safety standards. They will also report machine issues, train new employees, and work overtime as needed. The role requires adherence to process specifications, product drawings, and production requirements, including the use of proper PPE. The Production Supervisor and/or Team Leader may assign additional company activities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of experience in manufacturing
- Ability to foster trusting relationships, teamwork, and cross collaboration.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates personal accountability for results.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to hold others accountable through effective leadership.
- Basic math skills
- Must be able to wear PPE as required.
Nice To Haves
- Machine operator experience strongly preferred.
- Forklift operation skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Fabricates parts using roll-forming and metal-bending machinery.
- Prepares machine, load raw materials, execute start-up procedures, and adjust settings for optimal performance.
- Operates forklift to move raw material as well as finished product.
- Documents time to appropriate manufacturing orders by clocking in and clocking out of jobs daily.
- Ensure materials meet the current quality standards by using tape measures to compare to production drawing.
- Maintains a clean and organized production area, including proper storage, disposal of materials, and maintain standards.
- Follows process specifications, product drawings, production requirements, and all safety standards including proper PPE.
- Reports machine/maintenance issues to team leader or supervisor.
- Train new production employees as needed.
- Work overtime as needed to meet the schedule.
- Performs company activities in addition to the above assigned by Production Supervisor and/or Team Leader.
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
