Thermoform Tooling Assistant Group Leader (3rd Shift)
About The Position
As the Assistant Group Leader, you are responsible for supporting the leadership, organization, and daily operations of the Tool Room to ensure molds and tooling are properly maintained, repaired, and available to meet production requirements. You assist in directing Tool Room personnel, coordinating maintenance priorities, and promoting a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. You work closely with team members to support preventive maintenance programs, minimize downtime, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards. Additionally, you play an important role in employee training and development, continuous improvement efforts, and effective communication within the department to achieve operational goals.
Requirements
- Positive attitude towards hard work, authority, team work and responsibility
- Sincere, dependable and motivated
- High school Diploma/GED Equivalent/Work Equivalent.
- Must have a good work & attendance record.
- Good math skills.
- Good problem solving & analytical skills.
- Must have good communication skills, written & verbal.
- Should know how to use basic measuring tools such as micrometers & gauges.
- Mechanical Ability.
- Must provide your own tools.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to work around grease, oils, inks, and solvents without adverse reaction.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend or stoop through an entire 8 hour shift.
- Must have good manual dexterity.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with lathes, mills, and grinders not essential, but would be a plus.
- Fork truck experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Pre-shift exercise / stretching activity to be performed before you can enter production area unless written doctor’s release can be provided to Human Resources.
- Direct / Assist the Thermoform Tool Room personnel in day-to-day maintenance of the molds & tools.
- Assist with/set priorities for the repairs of the molds.
- Work with Tool Room groups to develop and follow preventive maintenance programs.
- Evaluate down time and efficiency reports to determine productivity levels and areas requiring special attention.
- Keep the Tool Room personnel informed on pertinent activities and information.
- Assist in development of new Tool Room policies as necessary to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Assist in the development and training of new employees and direct the employees in their work habits.
- Enforce all company policies, work rules, safety rules and good working practices.
- Keep proper records on maintenance performed on all molds.
- Requisition / procure, locate components/parts for mold repairs & maintenance.
- Training in this position requires a thorough understanding of the above responsibilities and this is an extension of THM Tooling Tech responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
