Shop Lead 2nd Shift

Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Lead (2nd Shift) position will perform and oversee a variety of mechanical operations / tasks on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. This role provides oversight and leadership to craft workers during the 2nd shift, including those in Balance, Machining, Mechanic, and Welding departments. The Shop Lead is responsible for ensuring shipments and deliveries are made without issue, and at times will be primarily responsible for offloading oversize goods using an overhead crane or large forklift. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of all shipping paperwork during their shift. The position requires the ability to inspect and record measurements of component parts to customer, OEM, and industry standard specifications using various precision measuring instruments, tools, and gages. A basic understanding of dynamic balancing equipment and various machine tool setups and operations is necessary. The Shop Lead coordinates material movements, notifies Quality and Production Leadership of non-conformities, and drives for speedy resolution. They analyze and understand present and future workload/capacity, re-prioritizing and redirecting work as needed. Maintaining a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence, including understanding and driving adherence to safety policies and procedures, is crucial. The Shop Lead also leads the group in maintaining a clean and organized work area. Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution.
Safety-first mindset with self and coworkers.
Set up and performing of hydro or gas leak tests.
Familiarity with OEM products (AC Compressor / Conmec / RMS) with ability to quickly understand non-OEM rotating equipment.
Communicate with supervision, crafts, and customers during the inspection and repair process.
Excellent organization skills.
Expert in use of precision measuring equipment (mic, caliper, etc.).
Ability to lead in a team environment.
Ability to coach / mentor within the extended team
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
Ability to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities.
Ability and willingness to be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required.
Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane / acetylene torches.
Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer and math skills.
15 years or more in relevant turbo-machinery industry.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, alcohol test, and background check.
Ability to act professionally under stressful situations.
Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. (with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
Must be able to use hands for assembling and tool usage
While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for significant portions of the shift
Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals, including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.
Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Post High School degree in a mechanical related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and leadership to all craft workers during 2nd shift including Balance, Machining, Mechanic, and Welding
Provide concise hand-over notes to 1st shift highlighting status, issues, and opportunities.
Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble RMS and non-OEM turbomachinery including compressors (centrifugal, liquid ring, etc.), gearboxes, pumps, turbines, etc.
Ensure that shipments and deliveries are made without issue, and at times will be mainly responsible to offload oversize goods using overhead crane or large forklift.
Responsible for maintenance of all shipping paperwork during shift.
Inspect and record measurements of component parts to customer, OEM and industry standard specifications using a variety of precision measuring instruments, tools and gages.
Basic understanding of dynamic balancing equipment and how to build & balance various rotating elements.
Basic understanding of various machine tool setups and operation
Coordinate material movements between work areas and with shipping / receiving.
Notify Quality and Production Leadership in the event of non-conformity and drive for speedy resolution.
Analyze and understand present and future workload / capacity and can re-prioritize / redirect work as needed.
Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
Responsible for understanding and driving adherence to safety policy, procedures, and instructions.
Lead group in maintaining a clean and organized work area.