Small Parts Production Lead - Evenings

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Lead person will coordinate all activities regarding manufacturing processes of the Small Parts department to ensure timely delivery of parts to downstream operations while minimizing past due orders. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. The Lead will function in all operations of the department on a daily basis, and as a backup lead when necessary. The incumbent is responsible for departmental Safety, Quality and Productivities.

Requirements

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing setting
• Basic understanding of Small Parts/Mast Arm workflow
• 1 year previous leadership experience or applicable team dynamics management
• Read and write English clearly
• Basic shop math (multiplication, division, decimals to fractions, fractions to decimals)
• Able to read O.D. tape and tape measure
• Ability to prioritize work

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year welding experience
• 1 year previous experience operating a forklift
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Functions in all operations of the department on a daily basis.
• Reads daily workloads to determine what parts and shafts are required, and prioritizes according to constraint and shipping buffers.
• Determines what materials are needed, checks materials on hand, and orders any other materials needed from stores.
• Instructs material handler on what material to load and/or unload, which material to return to stores, how to load table to maximize productivity.
• Checks material for grade, thickness, and size while maintaining traceability of product, as required.
• Reads prints, determines tolerances, and checks parts against prints to ensure quality of parts being manufactured. Based on the appearance and quality of parts being produced, makes appropriate adjustments to the processes, such as travel speed, tip size, tip replacement, gas pressures, and other factors as needed to produce the desired quality.
• Performs all functions associated with the GMAW process, including start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly operator preventive maintenance on specified equipment.
• Communicates problems with equipment or welding operations to lead man, supervisor, and/or maintenance to ensure problem resolution.
• Uses knowledge of the machinery and its characteristics to assist maintenance personnel in maintaining and troubleshooting its system.
• Uses and understand measuring instruments, i.e. tape measure, level, protractor, and micrometer.
• Maintains 5S requirements in assigned areas.
• Maintain compliance with Visual Management System (SIS Boards, 5S Daily Checklists, IPO Checklists, etc.).
• Is responsible for safety and environmental issues regarding assigned area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

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