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Aludyne · 8 hours ago

Foundry and Heat Treat Team Lead

Benton Harbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$29/hr - $31/hr

0+ years exp

Aludyne is the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world, committed to recruiting and retaining thoughtful individuals. The Foundry Team Lead will support operations, promote adherence to production systems, and lead continuous improvement efforts while ensuring a safe working environment and achieving production goals.

AutomotiveMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment within the cell

Complete Team Leader Standardized Work

Conduct attendance roll-call; inform Group Leader of team member absences

Lead start of shift meeting per agenda

Assign team member resources to achieve daily production requirements

Assist team members with product labeling and transacting

Short-term relieve operators within the cell as needed

Post-performance data on hourly boards

With assistance of Group Leader, develop, train, and audit Standardized Work

Coordinate achievement of training goals in cell. Train operators, track training progress. Recertify operators periodically

Follow escalation protocols for all processes

Manage cell processes to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Drive cell / line level corrective action and continuous improvement activities

Charges melt furnaces

Cleans furnaces and launders as scheduled

Samples specific gravity of furnaces and adjusts as needed

Receives and unloads incoming metal shipments

Monitors furnace temperatures

Complete necessary record keeping

Assists in equipment repairs

Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor

Complies with the following OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; P.P.E. and Ergonomics

When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job

Monitors metal level in launder and taps metal out of reverbs as needed

Monitors metal level in reverb, adjusts reverb temperature and charges metal sows, scrap castings, and gates as needed

Makes alloy additions to the reverb as instructed by Lab personnel

Verify quantities on scrap tickets brought to the reverb area

Flux, scrape, and skim holding furnaces, casting furnaces, and launders as assigned

Removes metal buildup on outside of furnaces and casters as needed

Flux, scrape, and skim portions of reverb furnaces as assigned

Pull metal sample from holders and casters according to specified minimum frequencies and places them under vacuum bell

Verify that vacuum stand is operating correctly

Weigh solidified sample and determine the specific gravity of the sample

Adjust degasser settings as needed

Add hydrogen tablets to metal as needed

Inspect metal prior to offloading to ensure that it was approved by the lab and that there is no moisture or contaminants on the sows

Off load the metal with a lift truck and stack it in the appropriate area

Check furnace temperatures according to specified minimum frequencies

Check furnace amperages according to specified minimum frequencies

Contact supervision and/maintenance as needed to insure any issues are addressed

Fill out the appropriate melt forms at the proper times and in a legible manners and files them in the correct locations

Assist the Melt Operator and Maintenance personnel with repairs to melt equipment

Accurately complete documentation on charge log/chip processing log

Chip melt cleaning log tasks and document

Fill chip hopper

Lock/unlock chip bay trailers

Operate chip melt processing system

Operate front end loader(s)

Other duties as assigned

Monitor the condition of all heat treat equipment

Answer and address any alarms

Conducts equipment checks and surveys

Assists in NDT hardness checking

Assists in the loading and unloading of the heat treat system

Runs straightener as necessary to support production

Advise supervisor of any unsafe condition or equipment problems

Regularly scheduled follow up training and competency evaluation will take place annually and be included with an employee’s annual evaluation summary and maintained by HR in the employee records

Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor

When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job

Other duties as assigned

Train, mentor and advise new employees in proper methods and standards for Heat Treat operations, basic trouble shooting, hardness checking, straightening and general operation of the cell. This may involve going to different shifts for short periods of time

Understand all aspects of the Heat Treat system and get Production Supervision, Maintenance, and Metallurgist involved when there are issues with the equipment

Assist in scheduling, setting up and monitoring equipment or part tests

As lead you are always looking to understand if the equipment is running in the proper manner

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceNDT knowledgeTeam leadershipBasic math skillsComputer skillsSafety complianceTrainingMentoringProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) required

Minimum 6 months related experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Basic math and computer skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Proven ability to lead and manage a team in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

Associate's degree in manufacturing, engineering, metallurgy, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer 401K Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Company

Aludyne

Aludyne is a manufacturing company that supplies automotive components and lightweight products to industries.

Founded in 2013

Southfield, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.aludyne.com

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