Team Lead for A shift.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all company policies and procedures including those from EHS, QA, and production.
• Ensure that all guards and safety equipment have been installed and properly checked.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Review production schedule daily with Production Supervisor.
• Set the pace for output and help operators maintain the required pace.
• Train employees to operate machines. Document training in training matrix or Compliant Pro as directed by supervisor.
• Set up machines for specific job as required. This requires changing out all tooling and recalibrating as well as possibly operating machine during production runs.
• Maintain all 6S standards throughout the department on a daily basis.
• Check parts dimensionally with measuring tools to maintain engineering drawing tolerances, including joint quality.
• Report any faulty equipment or safety issues in the department or working area.
• Participate in plans, goals, and objectives ensuring alignment between shifts.
• Provide leadership and support.
• Print daily product and box labels as required.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements.
• Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Stage and move materials within area (manually not by forklift).
• Support production with all machines which includes setups, change overs, troubleshooting, and providing clear guidance/support and development to production employees.
• Read, interpret, and understand of work orders and procedures as set forth by ISO documentation.
• Assign employees to work area.
• Responsible for 1st part inspection and documentation on products.
• Train new and current fabrication employees as needed.
• Set up machines for specific job as required. This requires changing out all tooling and recalibrating as well as possibly operating machine during production runs.
• Achieve or exceed the Production standards that have been set.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers, supervisors, and Value Stream Manager.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout the department on a daily basis.
• Maintain a safe working environment for self and all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirement

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Able to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Total understanding of shop packets released to the shop floor.
• Able to read, understand blueprints, and apply understanding to the task.
• A thorough understanding of the equipment operation.
• A thorough understanding of the hazard communication program.
• Able to select the proper tools and gauges required for the products produced.
• Able to select the proper component parts required.
• Able to perform certain preventative maintenance tasks within the department.
• Able to identify and report malfunctions of the equipment.
• Able to train.

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions

• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of long term exposure to heat in production areas.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Able to perform repetitive motion.
• Examples: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast and repetitious operation for extended period of time.
• Exposure to machine noise levels (hearing protection required).
• Exposure to heavy equipment or components needed to produce product (safety toed shoes required).
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts.
• Exposure to sparks, chips, and dust (eye protection required).
• Exposure to extreme seasonal temperature conditions.
• Able to maintain a 40-hour workweek and work overtime as needed.