Production Lead

Job Title

Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation | Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications | Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment | Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Impact of the Role

Requires advanced skills typically gained through a combination of training and considerable on-the-job experience | Typically acts as a lead, coordinating and checking the work of others – but not as a supervisor | Works autonomously within established procedures and practices and typically acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others | Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

Operates, tests, and monitors assigned equipment according to established guidelines for an organization. | Observes and conducts operation of equipment and documents maintenance needs. | Troubleshoots control panels, error lights, and messages to ensure proper equipment function. | May communicate with equipment technicians relating to highly complex issues. | Verifies equipment data for reporting. | Supports and assists with the installation of operating equipment. | Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete more complex tasks. | May assist with training other machine operators. | May calculate and assist with numeric controlled programming.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational/Technical Training Degree | Written communication skills. Ability to gather and document information. Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Mechanical knowledge. Safety knowledge.

Physical Requirements

Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. | Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds. | May need to stand for long periods of time. | Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery. | May be requested to work a different shift. | Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required. | This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.