Team Lead - Utility Operator 2nd Shift

The Gund Company Inc • Walnut, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gund Company is seeking a Team Lead - Utility Operator for their Walnut, CA location. This is a full-time position with a schedule of 1:30 PM-10:00 PM, Monday-Friday. The role involves managing resources (operators, equipment, materials), overseeing the flow of work, and providing technical training to operators. The position also requires the ability to operate all machinery, perform complex machining, set-ups, and programming. The Gund Company prides itself on being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who are passionate about their work and foster a culture of taking care of each other, the customer, and the business.

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 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
• 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)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree