Machine Shop Team Lead- 2nd shift M-Th 2PM-12AM
About The Position
Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity. The purpose of this position is to provide day to day guidance to the Mold making shop by leading a team of mold makers and diemakers.
Requirements
- Two year degree from a technical program in mold making, mold repair, or machine tool and die is preferred or equivalent education is required.
- Knowledge of operations of programming aids and CNC equipment is required.
- Attention to detail is crucial
- Demonstrated ability to oversee project scheduling and provide direction
- Required ability to effectively engage with staff members to enhance productivity, as well as gaining their cooperation and support.
Responsibilities
- Works alongside team members as a moldmaker or diemaker building and completing tools and additional components.
- Assigns work to shop members along with the Shop Coordinator and monitors individual progress.
- Works at the same standard requirements and expectations as the members of the team.
- Provides technical training and assistance to staff members.
- Embraces and instills good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
- Actively participates in shop and engineering team leader meetings.
- Reviews job status in progress with shop coordinator and shop supervisor to determine priorities and carry-over between shifts which requires comprehensive job status notes and coordinator efforts to complete jobs on time.
- Evaluates performance level of staff and provides feedback/ documentation to the Director of Engineering.
- Exhibits a positive mental attitude and role models examples through actions and communications for the team.
- Partners with Production to produce high quality, on spec thermoformed plastic parts.
- Ensures a safe working environment-promptly addresses any safety issues-identifying any equipment not in a safe working condition and communicating an understanding that all shop team members will share.
- Performs additional assignments to support overall goals of the machine shop and Plastic Ingenuity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
