Weld/Shift Production Lead - Fall River 2nd Shift

Metalcraft of Mayville•Fall River, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Metalcraft of Mayville - Fall River, WI - 2nd shift Working Weld Lead Benefits of working for Metalcraft: Competitive Pay Paid Holidays & Vacation On-the-job training AND MORE! Reporting to the weld supervisors, the Working Lead is primarily responsible for assisting the Supervisor in overseeing all departments on 2nd shift with a primary focus on manual and robotic weld. This person may perform all types of welding, as well as give instruction to the welders. This role is responsible for acting as a good role model for the rest of the shift and for keeping the departments organized and clean.

Requirements

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with management and peers openly.
Ability to efficiently assist in leading a team and coordinate work with other departments.
Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret documents like blueprints, welding symbols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Know when to escalate issues that require additional technical or leadership support.
Basic Computer knowledge.
High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
Must be able to help in ALL areas of the shop, when needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working within a weld department.
Previous forklift experience.
Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
Prior lead experience, preferably in a weld department.
Microsoft Office skills.
Ideal candidate would also have SAP experience
Must be willing to work flexible hours as required

Responsibilities

Will assist the Supervisor in directing and assisting in the work activities of the welders and employees in all departments as needed.
Work with both the robotic and manual welders to ensure the parts are made correctly and schedule is being followed and on-time.
Keep informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule.
Communicate information, assist in resolving problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and maintain all equipment, machines and supplies within the shop.
Report shortages to the shift supervisor and perform necessary preventative maintenance.
Must be familiar with all Company’s policies on quality and report to Supervisors when others in the department are not in compliance.
Assist with cost savings, continuous improvements and more efficient ways to run shop operations.
Follow all company rules, policies and regulations.
Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.
Other duties as assigned.