Fabrication Lead

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies


• Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed


• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines


• Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury
  
  
  
  • Strenuous activity is one in which it is necessary for you to use a lot of effort, energy or strength
  
  
  • REPETITIVE: a motion that occurs every few seconds with little or no variation
  
  
  • OSHA emphasizes that job rotation should be used as a preventative measure to prevent physical fatigue and injury
  
  
  
  


• Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees


• Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department


• Provide leadership to department team members:
  
  
  
  • Communicate priorities and project assignments
  
  
  • Develop and implement adequate cross-training
  
  
  • Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
  
  
  • Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
  
  
  • Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
  
  
  • Monitor employee performance and execute employee performance reviews
  
  
  • Delegate special projects
  
  
  
  


• Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department


• Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations


• Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations


• Ensure that work area is clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine) principles & perform necessary audits


• Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements


• Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
  
  
  
  • Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications
  
  
  • Ensure all quality practices are being followed
  
  
  • Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data
  
  
  • Package orders based on customer specifications
  
  
  • Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction
  
  
  
  


• Continually support and improve the department’s key measures


• Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)


• Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety, rates, yield and inspection techniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:
   
   
   
   • Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred
   
   
   
   


2. Experience:
   
   
   
   • 2+ years of manufacturing experience required
   
   
   • 1+ years of leadership experience preferred
   
   
   
   


3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   
   
   
   • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
   
   
   • Ability to recognize safety concerns
   
   
   • Strong written and verbal communication skills
   
   
   • Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
   
   
   • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
   
   
   • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
   
   
   • Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
   
   
   • Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
   
   
   • Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
   
   
   • Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
   
   
   • Ability to lead and influence others
   
   
   • Blueprint reading
   
   
   • Strong math skills
   
   
   • Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
   
   
   • Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications
   
   
   
   

BENEFITS

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees


• Group Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Four Day Work Week


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  Climate‑controlled environment

  
  


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  Clean, well‑maintained workspace

  
  


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• 401(k) Company Match


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Basic Life Insurance


• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance


• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)


• Tuition Reimbursement

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00-$29.60/hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors include job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs and geographic location.