Manufacturing Team Leader

Job Title: Manufacturing Team Leader Job Description

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for keeping a machine operations team working safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The Team Leader helps direct daily assignments, adjusts workloads when production changes, sets up and monitors CNC machines, checks materials and measurements, tracks jobs in the SPS system, and assists with employee training. You will work closely with the supervisor and production manager while still being actively involved in production, equipment operation, quality checks, material movement, and general department maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily assignments and adjust workloads as production changes.

• Set up and monitor CNC machines.

• Check materials and measurements for accuracy.

• Track jobs in the SPS system.

• Assist with employee training and development.

• Work closely with the supervisor and production manager.

• Remain actively involved in production, equipment operation, and quality checks.

• Manage material movement and general department maintenance.

Essential Skills

• Blueprint reading and interpretation.

• Supervision and management skills.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

• Safety and construction management.

• Team leadership and production planning.

• Proficiency in CNC machine operation.

• Experience with drill press, shear, welding, and fabrication.

• Computer skills and inspection capabilities.

• Experience in the manufacturing industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or managing employees.

• Ability to provide direction while working alongside the team.

• Strong attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable addressing attendance discrepancies and workplace injuries with management.

• Ability to follow written job plans and operating procedures.

• Ability to accurately pull and verify measurements.

• Comfortable learning and using the SPS Tracking System.

• Ability to maintain an organized and production-ready work area.

• Comfortable coordinating equipment repairs as needed.

• Ability to stand regularly and walk frequently.

• Ability to push, pull, reach, handle materials, and work with both hands.

• Must be able to regularly lift at least 100 pounds.

Why Work Here?

Take ownership of daily production activities and help guide a machine operations team. Remain involved in equipment operation, quality, planning, and problem-solving instead of sitting behind a desk. Gain or expand experience with CNC machinery, production scheduling, stone fabrication, CAD plans, and manufacturing systems. Work closely with both the department supervisor and production manager. Directly influence safety, production flow, quality, training, and on-time completion.

Work Environment

Indoor production and fabrication environment with regular exposure to large machinery. Work performed around overhead cranes and power tools with consistently high noise levels. Some areas may have wet floors. Regular standing and frequent walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, and material handling required. Regular lifting of at least 100 pounds. Hands-on operation and monitoring of production equipment. Work area must be maintained in a clean, safe, and production-ready condition.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.