Processing Lead - Working Lead (Internal Applicants Only)

- Actively operate department equipment including: - Burn tables - Plate rolls - Press brake - Band saws - Material handling equipment - Assist machinists with material preparation or setup when required. - Perform cutting, rolling, press brake and sawing operations as needed to maintain production flow. - Support loading, unloading, and staging of materials and processed parts.

- Coordinate daily production activities across processing equipment and the machine shop. - Assign work tasks to processing personnel and machinists based on department priorities. - Monitor workflow and adjust tasks to prevent bottlenecks or idle time. - Ensure materials and parts move efficiently between processing, machining, and fabrication staging areas.

- Provide direct shop floor leadership to processing employees and machinists. - Ensure employees remain productive and follow department procedures. - Address minor personnel issues and escalate concerns to the Processing Foreman when necessary. - Communicate production progress and delays.

- Perform routine dimensional and visual inspections of processed and machined parts. - Verify parts match fabrication drawings and CNC files. - Ensure parts are properly labeled and staged. - Prevent mixing of material grades or thicknesses.

- Track completed parts and production progress using Tekla PowerFab GO . - Ensure accurate part counts and job completion updates. - Communicate production status and job progress to the Processing Foreman.

- Train new employees on equipment operation and department procedures. - Demonstrate safe and efficient machine operation.

- Assist machinists or operators in learning new equipment or processes.

- Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices. - Monitor equipment operation for safety compliance. - Maintain clean and organized processing and machine shop areas. - Identify and report safety hazards or equipment issues.

- 3-5 years steel fabrication, plate processing, or machining experience - Strong hands-on experience with burn tables, saws, plate rolls, or similar equipment - Ability to read fabrication drawings and machining prints - Leadership ability with strong communication skills - Experience using Tekla PowerFab preferred

The following duties are considered essential to production roles at the Fabrication Shop:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds - Perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods (8-12+ hour shifts) - Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for prolonged periods - Reach overhead and work with arms extended - Climb ladders, work in manlifts up to 25 feet above ground - Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights when required

- Exposure to dust, noise, and industrial hazards - Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times

- Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrues starting day one! - Holiday Pay - Company-Paid Life Insurance - Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance - 401(k) with Company Match - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)