Team Lead - Utility Operator

The Gund Company Inc • Euless, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview
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

Job Summary
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, Or, experience and education will be considered

Responsibilities

• Resource Management
• Primarily serve as shift or work cell team lead that guides operators and projects of varying scope and work cells
• 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 The Gund Company culture of care
• 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
• Technical Functions
• Additional duties in setting up and operating machinery.
• 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

• Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!
• A safe and healthy work environment
• 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)
• According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

What This Job Offers

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