Shift Lead - Machining

Amsted Industries•Petersburg, VA

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Lead is a front-line leadership role requiring strong manufacturing knowledge within the assigned department. This position helps set the tone on the production floor by overseeing daily shift activities, supporting team members, and providing clear directions to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The successful Shift Lead will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and will collaborate with supervisors, managers, and engineering teams to drive safety, quality, and production results.

Requirements

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Ability to lift, push, and pull 10 to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear required employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to regularly stand and move throughout the department for the duration of the shift.
Mechanical aptitude required.

Nice To Haves

Prior industrial and front-line leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide front-line safety oversight for the assigned shift, following plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental requirements.
Lead daily safety talks for the assigned department.
Maintain working knowledge of all job functions within assigned areas.
Coordinate with essential personnel to ensure supplies and raw materials are available to support scheduled production.
Coach team members toward common objectives using sound motivational and corrective techniques.
Support training, mentoring, and auditing of work to help ensure safety and quality standards are followed.
Inspect work for defects and support timely correction of quality concerns.
Assist setup personnel with changeovers, attachments, and adjustments for various production lines or cells.
Select and safely use hand and power tools.
Accurately record production run information in the company computer system.
Understand operational sequences, specifications, and finished workpiece dimensions.
Select programs in machine control units to start operations.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment.
Troubleshoot part compliance issues and equipment problems.

Benefits

Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Potential annual bonus eligibility
On-the-job training
Pay-for-skill opportunities
Advancement potential
Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks
11 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Employee discount programs, including gym reimbursement