Manufacturing Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Located in Leola, PA we are Dexco Racking, manufacturer of Dexco Structural Steel I-Beam Racking Systems. We are a well-established, successful, and growing metal fabrication company that has been in business since 1962. We engineer and manufacture structural steel racking systems to safely meet nearly any weight requirement. Our racks are ideal for storing industrial materials such as lumber, coils, dies, pipe tubing, bar stock, sheet metal and glass supporting loads ranging from 2,000 to 80,000 pounds. Our racks deliver well-engineered and reliable solutions for all varieties of industrial storage. With our focus on safety, superior quality and great people ... our racks are built to last!

Currently, we are undergoing a major $3.7M plant overhaul with updated lighting; new equipment; new lunch room and completely renovated men's and women's locker room spaces. Our specialty is Dexco Structural Steel I-Beam Racking Systems, where we are an industry leader in design and manufacturing.

Join a leader in the Material Handling and Storage industry. Ross Industrial is recognized across the country for its ability to engineer and manufacture vertical storage solutions for heavy-duty industrial applications.

We are looking for a Production Lead Person.

Primary Duties

• Assists Production Supervisor in individual work areas, meeting production requirements based on customer specifications, with important emphasis on safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee development.
• Perform welding and fabrication of materials and perform general equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Welding metals as specified by drawings and work orders.
• Prepare metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Train new welders and mentoring team.
• Diagnose issues and troubleshoot as required.
• Liaising with the line supervisor, reporting any issues, and making suggestions for improvement.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by having the ability to work in a constant state of alertness, following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times and ensures safety precautions are observed by all fabrication facility employees.
• Use judgement in selecting the repair methods, equipment and materials used to accomplish assignments.
• Ensure safeguards for equipment and PPE while performing welding operations.
• Regularly cleaning and inspecting welding equipment and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Operate tools and equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Experience with metal manufacturing
• Ability to transport, move, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the team and supervisor(s)
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, equipment, hazards, and safety precautions of the welding trade
• Knowledge and skill in use of computers and assorted software programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to apply basic math principles including fractions and basic geometry.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Minimum 5 years welding and fabricating experience required. At least 2 years lead/supervisory experience required.
• Trade school certification or advanced degree from an accredited institution in welding preferred but not required

Our ideal candidates will have :

• Manufacturing experience, preferably in metals manufacturing
• The desire to learn and grow
• A positive attitude
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• · Be a team player
• · Have the motivation to strive for continual improvement and willingness to be a part of a team looking to move our cultural forward

To excel in this role, you should have :

• the ability to read a tape measure
• basic math
• understand weld symbols
• interpret blueprints and follow work instructions accurately
• attention to detail
• positive attitude to be part of the solution when problems arise

The successful candidate will also be punctual, meet company attendance policies, and have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness, following policies & processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times ensuring safety precautions are observed.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm; Monday - Friday
• 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm; Monday - Friday

OT will be required as needed to meet production goals --- OCCASSIONALLY MANDATORY INCLUDING SATURDAY'S.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred
• A minimum of 1 year experience as a welder
• Able to proficiently read and use a tape measure
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery and manual tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs and understand welding symbols
• Ability to build fittings and fixtures preferred
• AWS D1.1 highly desirable or the ability to pass the certification test
• Outstanding attention to detail

We are growing, come join our team!

Benefits:

• 401(k) w/ company match (Fulton Bank)
• Health Insurance (Highmark BlueShield)
• Vision Insurance (NVA through Capital BlueCross)
• Dental Insurance (United Concordia)
• Life Insurance (Guardian Insurance) (company paid)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Guarding Insurance) (company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO and Holiday)

NO WAIT PERIOD FOR BENEFITS - SUBJECT TO ENROLLMENT PERIODS

Language Skills - The work requires you to be able to follow verbal instructions as well as read and understand production documentation that details what needs to be completed on each part, the information is in English, so reading, understanding, and writing in English is a requirement in order to complete the tasks at hand.

Physical Demands - 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.

The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, sit, balance, lift, and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; assist with team lifts up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing is an important part of working in the job environment safely. The employee must be able to hear instruction, warnings, buzzers and alarms.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, i.e. hot inside during the summer months; cold inside during the winter months. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Monday to Friday

Job Type:

Full-time

Paid weekly; Payday is on Thursday's

Ross Industrial LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Ross Industrial, LLC takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Welding: 2 years (Preferred)
• Industrial Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Lead person: 2 years (Required)
• Metal fabrication: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Leola, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person