Team Lead - Utility Operator

The Gund Company • Euless, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do! The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business. Primary role is managing resources; Operators, equipment and materials. Responsible for flow of work through the shop and technical training of Operators. In addition, the role requires the ability to operate all machinery, and perform the most complex machining, set-ups, and programming.

Requirements

• Perform work independently with minimal defects
• Ability to be flexible in situations when production needs change unexpectedly.
• Intermediate math skills & aptitude
• Ability to understand drawing and blueprints
• Ability to use measuring instruments accurately and effectively
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is required

Nice To Haves

• A technical degree and 5+ years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource and team leader for operators
• Train and develop less experienced operators and participate in their development in partnership with VSM
• Complete work order paperwork and demonstrate an outstanding record of quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling
• Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company
• Set-up and operate machines in multiple families of equipment that include but are not limited to saws, manual mills, lathes, presses, routers etc.
• Performs progressive machining operations on parts and work orders involving very close tolerances and/or unusual requirements
• Perform in-process inspection according to standard procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed