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

• Climate‑controlled environment

• 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.