Shop Shift Lead - Overnights (Mon-Sat 10pm-6:30am)

Shop Shift Lead

The Shop Shift Lead serves as a technical resource and point of contact within the Fabrication Department. This role supports process control, product quality, and safety initiatives by monitoring in-process performance and providing guidance to operators on standard procedures. The Shop Shift Lead ensures that manufacturing standards are upheld and acts as a departmental liaison for process, safety, and quality communication.

POSITION TITLE: Shop Shift Lead

SHIFT HOURS: Mon-Sat 10:00pm to 6:30am (Overnights)

LOCATION: Onsite at LSI Solutions in Victor, NY

PAY RANGE: $34/hr. - $42/hr. (plus $3/hr. shift differential)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor day-to-day fabrication operations to ensure machines are running efficiently and parts are produced in accordance with established process parameters.
• Review SPC data, part measurements, and visual checks to confirm machining consistency and identify process drift before defects occur.
• Serve as a technical resource to operators for machine setup, tooling, program adjustments, and troubleshooting of minor process issues.
• Partner with Fabrication Lead and Production Engineering to maintain and improve process capability, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Assist with scheduling priorities, workflow coordination and communication of production needs on off-shifts.
• Support new operator training and provide on-the-floor mentorship to ensure adherence to standard work and process discipline.
• Support the enforcement of department safety initiatives, including fire drill coordination, safety walkthroughs, and adherence to facility standards.
• Act as the departments point person on off-shifts, assisting the Fabrication Lead and Shop Manager with communication, troubleshooting, and production continuity.
• Conduct in-process inspections and support corrective actions when quality or process deviations are identified.
• Assist with process documentation updates, work instruction reviews, and implementation of process improvements.
• Communicate process or equipment concerns promptly to the Fabrication Lead or Shop Manager for resolutions.
• Provide machine coverage when production demands, training, or downtime require additional operator support.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Participate in cross-departmental improvement projects as assigned.
• Support training of new fabrication personnel as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Trade school and / or N.Y.S. Certification Papers preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in precision fabrication, machining, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with process control and quality monitoring tools (SPC, visual inspection, measurement tools)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Expert understanding of, and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Firm understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Able to work independently as well as alongside team members.
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Lead team by example.
• Maintain good and cooperative relationships with colleagues involved in other aspects of the process or operations in order to promote strong teamwork.
• Strong technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently required to lift and/or carry from 10-30 lbs.
• Frequently required to push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, and perform repetitive motion.
• Regularly required to talk and/or hear, see, use color and depth perception.

LSI SOLUTIONS BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Bonus Plan, 401(k) plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Product Discounts
• 15 Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision effective first day of employment

LSI SOLUTIONS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.