Production Lead

Job Summary

Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation
Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications
Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Impact of the Role

General Profile
Requires advanced skills typically gained through a combination of training and considerable on-the-job experience
Typically acts as a lead, coordinating and checking the work of others – but not as a supervisor
Works autonomously within established procedures and practices and typically acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others

Essential Functions

• Operates, tests, and monitors assigned equipment according to established guidelines for an organization.
• Observes and conducts operation of equipment and documents maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoots control panels, error lights, and messages to ensure proper equipment function.
• May communicate with equipment technicians relating to highly complex issues.
• Verifies equipment data for reporting.
• Supports and assists with the installation of operating equipment.
• Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete more complex tasks.
• May assist with training other machine operators.
• May calculate and assist with numeric controlled programming.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Written communication skills.
• Ability to gather and document information.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Safety knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.