Spray Shop Lead

The Spray Shop Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations of a machine shop. This includes managing the production schedule, leading a team of roughly nine employees, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with other departments to meet production goals. They may also be involved in equipment maintenance, process improvement, and ensuring a safe working environment. Leadership, technical expertise, and strong communication skills are key for this role.

· Lead, Manage, and Be Accountable for the Thermal Spray Technicians (LMA)

· On Time Delivery KPI as 85% or higher

· Rework Hours Less than: 4%

· Documents all Over hours on Jobs and suggests improvements.

· Productive hours for each direct report must be greater than 85% daily

· Daily Update Monday.com to reflect the status of Jobs in house.

· Report an inventory purchase need to Director of Ops

· Must display a level of professionalism and care – Camaraderie.

· Remain calm under pressure.

· Take ownership of his work and his team’s performance.

· Read prints and follow work order travelers.

· Execute the job in the time allowed on the traveler – or provide feedback on the issues.

· Perform quantity checks on orders leaving the department to ensure that all orders meet specifications.

· Learn the thermal spray systems: HVOF, ARC, HVAF, Flame, & Plasma. Understand grit blast.

· Be able to program a robot for spray.

· Communicate with and provide input to supervisor, regarding production needs, new projects, and design changes.

· Being Part of the HTS Coatings Team includes Communicate with and provide input to supervisor, regarding production needs, new projects, and design changes.

· Continuous Improvement is highly encouraged.

· Be involved in the daily morning meetings – offer suggestions and participate.

· Example of a good work ethic: Must report to work on time.

· Be willing to help wherever necessary.

· Always be professional – especially while receiving correction.

· High productivity – getting the work completed that has been assigned to you.

· Teamwork – be willing to help others and being a part of the HTS Coatings family.

· Determined to succeed – must show drive and a passion for your work Give suggestions for improvement in any area.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to standard manufacturing shop environmental conditions. Eye protection is required in shop areas. The noise level in the shop can be loud, and ear protection is to be used where required. Other personal protective equipment may be required as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, handle, feel and control items or equipment, talk, hear, see, and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, which is regularly required to view computer screen. Occasionally may need to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Quarterly bonus
• Signing bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, IL 62060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person