Cell Lead (Night Shift)

Pay Range: $26.00-$32.50

Key Obsessions:

• Support the team
  • Serve as the first point of contact for assigned work, coordinating the daily activities of the fabrication cell.
  • Train and mentor team members to ensure skill development and role proficiency.
  • Remove obstacles, solve problems, and empower cell members to perform their best.
  • Prioritize and complete production tasks on time, maintaining a “can’t believe they pulled that off” mindset for expedited and high-impact projects.
• Commitment to safety and quality
  • Ensure and maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment that supports team members’ well-being and operational excellence.
  • Uphold quality standards by ensuring parts and processes meet documented requirements and by performing routine maintenance and housekeeping.
  • Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve cell performance, increase productivity, reduce costs, and help our customers win.
  • Attend company training to develop leadership skills and expertise further.
• Perform Fabrication duties
  • As a working lead, operate fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production needs and address equipment issues to minimize downtime.
  • Assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to parts, tooling, and processes.
  • Address and resolve equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.
  • Ensure parts are labeled, organized, and flow efficiently with minimal work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

Core Accountabilities:

• Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
• Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively.
• Overtime may be required based on business and customer needs. Team members may be asked to work before or after their scheduled shift or on non-regular workdays.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology plus 1 year of fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Proven career growth in fabrication roles with expertise in setting up and operating fabrication equipment
• Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
• Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
• Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb

Benefits Offered:

At Aagard, we believe in investing in you —your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family

• No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
• Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
• Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
• Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.

Financial Security

• 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
• Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.

Time Off

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
• 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
• Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

• Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
• Educational Support : Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.

Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart

• Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
• Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
• Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
• Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.

At Aagard, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that cares . Your contributions matter here, and we’re proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.