Tool Room Team Leader- Nighshift

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Team Leader of tool and die maintenance technicians is charge of maintaining stamping dies. Performing PM's and repairs in a timely manner to prevent downtime in the stamping department. Troubleshoot tooling to improve performance and efficiency.


• Scheduling die repairs, PM's and other projects.

• Communicating with Stamping, Maintenance and other departments.


• Investigating die issues in the press and in the tool room. Reporting these issues to the Supervisor.

• Work with QC to ensure issues found are scheduled for repairs.


• Communicate between shifts to make decisions on daily activities.

• Training new team members.

• Training all team members in new practices as set forth by management.


• Kaizen practices and tooling to increase efficiency of the toolroom and the tooling

Requirements

• Strong Communication Skills

• Strong Computer Sills

• Tool and Die experience.

• Organizational Skills


• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills

• Must be willing to cross-train and making continuous improvements

• Must be able to work company's required overtime

• Must comply with FIA's Attendance Policy


• Attention to Detail, Office Equipment Usage, Computer Usage, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Team Participation, Motivation to Learn New Skills,


• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Data Entry


• Previous experience working in a similar role would be preferred but not required.


• Lifting up to 10 pounds - must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• Physical Sight - Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen

• Verbal & Written Communications - Able to efficiently present complex matters to the audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management

• Telephone Communications - Able to communicate verbally using a telephone

• Multitasking - Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously


• Occasionally travels by automotive and or plane

Individual must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when on the shop floor, which includes Head Protection, hearing protection; safety eye protection, gloves, sleeves and steel-toed safety shoes, High Visibility Vest.

Futaba Indiana of America is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected class .


The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Any accommodations made must be stated in writing and attached to this job description. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company's discretion.