Weld/Shift Production Lead - Fall River

Metalcraft of Mayville's Fall River facility has a 3rd shift Weld/Shift Production Lead opening.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Weld/Shift Production Lead is primarily responsible for assisting the Supervisor in overseeing all departments on 3^rd 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.

Ability to perform all essential functions of the robotic welder and manual welder
• 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.
• Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 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.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
• 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.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience working within a weld department.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.
• Associates degree in related technical field preferred.
• 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

Equipment Operated: Forklift, welders, robots, lifts, overhead cranes, measurement devices, cleaning materials.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

PM17

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.