Fabrication Lead

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed
• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury
• Continuous build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
• Provide leadership to department team members:
• Communicate priorities and project assignments
• Develop and implement adequate cross-training
• Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
• Coach employees to support their growth within their position and the company
• Maintain expectations and responsibilities
• Monitor employee performance and execute employee performance reviews
• Delegate special projects
• Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
• Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
• Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
• Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
• Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications
• Ensure all quality practices are being followed
• Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data
• Pack orders based on customer specifications
• Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction
• Continually support and improve the department’s key measures
• Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
• Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety, rates, yield and inspection techniques

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred
• Experience: 2+ years of manufacturing experience required, 1+ years of leadership experience preferred
• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
• Ability to take part in continuous education and training
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
• Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
• Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
• Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
• Strong math skills
• Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
• Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications

Benefits

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Four Day Work Week
• Clima¬controlled environment
• Clean, well-maintained workspace
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00-$29.60/hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors include job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs and geographic location.