Team Lead - Melting (2nd Shift)
About The Position
The Large Power Systems Division in Hodges, SC is hiring for a Team Lead position. You will utilize your previous experience to set up, operate, adjust and/or monitor foundry melting and pouring equipment. You will act as a working lead that will be expected to operate the melting and pouring processes daily and perform sample tests to verify that the equipment is functional. Your responsibilities may include making detailed analyses of the materials you melt, ensuring that every melting and pouring operation is performed to specifications, and conducting maintenance and safety checks on all equipment. This position requires excellent mechanical skills and the ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, and scales. In addition to setting operator expectations and recording relevant safety, quality, throughput, downtime data in the department including production reporting, you will also be responsible to train new operators to perform these tasks.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, and scales.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of foundry processes (melting, molding, core manufacturing, finishing, metallurgy), engineering and/or quality.
- Previous Microsoft Office experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, adjust and/or monitor foundry melting and pouring equipment.
- Operate the melting and pouring processes daily.
- Perform sample tests to verify equipment functionality.
- Make detailed analyses of melted materials.
- Ensure melting and pouring operations are performed to specifications.
- Conduct maintenance and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set operator expectations.
- Record relevant safety, quality, throughput, and downtime data.
- Perform production reporting.
- Train new operators.
- Track employee skills through training matrix.
- Update documentation.
- Audit adherence to SWS/JMI.
- Track KPIs.
- Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and utilization of workforce.
- Track usage of materials and furnace lining life (e.g., charge makeup and pigging).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
