Basic Qualifications

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; 10 (ten) years leadership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Have tool room and or machine shop experience (know the process) Proficient PC skills and Microsoft Office programs  Experience with Syteline/QAD Understands all tool steels and carbide blanks Familiar with cutters and supplies needed to manufacture tools

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  Frequently required to stand and sit.  Occasionally required to walk and talk or hear.  Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $40.50.

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor/Manager, is responsible for assisting in the directing of activities of all assigned employees to ensure the efficient and productive performance of the department.  Ensures and promotes a safe working environment that meets the daily production goals in Quality, Output, and On-Time delivery. 

Responsible for routing all new tool orders. Responsible for ordering Dept supplies and all perishables. Responsible for maintaining stock on raw material and blanks. Responsible for gage calibration records. Back up for releasing work orders and hotboard. Work with the employees to make sure work is flowing and troubleshooting issues. Back up for Laser etching /sending heat treat and stress relieve.  Supports department supervisor/manager in meeting the product line goals & objectives Assists in directing assigned areas in manufacturing, processing, or support areas to meet customer quality, output and on-time delivery. May prepare daily production reports and may attend daily production meeting. Assists department supervisor/manager in the daily production and quality goals and ensures that these goals are achieved for the assigned areas Assists in planning of short- and long-term department requirements Interfaces with other departments to ensure goals and deadlines are accomplished Walks shop floor to ensure all employees are maintaining productivity standards Employee relations: in conjunction with the department supervisor/manager, promoting teamwork, coaching and counseling employees Ensures employees are in compliance with all company policies and procedures Coaches employees in their continuous improvement efforts Maintains procedures for shop floor housekeeping and 5S implementation Assists in implementing department training plans Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required

Supervisory Responsibilities                                               

The Team Lead is instrumental in assisting the Supervisor with overseeing employees, however this position is not directly responsible for the performance of the employees in the area. Carries out goals and supervisory functions in accordance with the direction of the Supervisor and the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Performs all other assignments, projects and duties as assigned.