Weld/Shift Production Lead - Fall River - 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Shift Lead

Metalcraft of Mayville

2nd and 3rd shift

Why You'll Love Working for Metalcraft:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Birthday
• Air Conditioned Facility - Stay Cool all Summer!
• $2.00/hour shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Free Health Clinics
• On-the-job Training
• Advancement & Career Opportunities
• $1000 Signing Bonus
• And More!

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Weld/Shift Production Lead is primarily responsible for assisting the Supervisor in overseeing all departments on either 2nd or 3rd shift with a primary focus on manual and robotic weld. This person may perform all types of welding, as well as give instruction to the welders. This role is responsible for acting as a good role model for the rest of the shift and for keeping the departments organized and clean.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in directing and assisting in the work activities of the welders and employees in all departments as needed.
• Work with both the 2nd/3rd shift teams to ensure the parts are made correctly and schedule is being followed and on-time.
• Keep informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule.
• Communicate information, assist in resolving problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must be familiar with all Company's policies on quality and report to Supervisors when others in the department are not in compliance.
• Assist with cost savings, continuous improvements and more efficient ways to run shop operations.
• Follow all company rules, policies and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with management and peers openly.
• Ability to efficiently assist in leading a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance (preferred but not required)
• Ability to read and interpret documents like blueprints, welding symbols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals (preferred but not required)
• Know when to escalate issues that require additional technical or leadership support.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience working within a weld department (preferred but not required)
• Previous forklift experience (preferred but not required).
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Prior lead experience, preferably in a weld department.
• Microsoft Office skills. Ideal candidate would also have SAP experience
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as required

Equipment Operated: Forklift, welders, robots, lifts, overhead cranes, measurement devices, cleaning materials.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

X

50

Push/Pull

X

50

Reach Overhead

X

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

X

Squat/Bend/Kneel

X

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk/Move About

X

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.