Federal Signal Corporation · 1 day ago
Fabrication Lead
Lake Crystal, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $29/hrFederal Signal Corporation is focused on meeting customer needs through effective leadership in their fabrication processes. The Fabrication Lead will assist the Value Stream Supervisor in managing operations, ensuring safety and quality, while facilitating continuous improvement initiatives and employee training.
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Responsibilities
Assisting the Value Steam Supervisor with leading the Value Stream following Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity (SQDIP)
Assisting Value Stream Supervisor with Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events to reach established TBEI goals and initiatives
Providing timely information to employees, Value Stream Supervisor and other areas as required (i.e., documentation, reports)
Assist with employee performance appraisals and help hold employees accountable for performing, following safety guidelines and attendance expectations
Assist the Value Stream Supervisor with identifying training needs, provide training, and float within the responsibility area where needed
Securing building following shifts and opening building prior to production each day
Complete nesting for all new material on Laser and Plasma machines, including expedites
Insure Cutting and Bending has the correct work in front of them following FIFO principles
Manage missing part and/or part shortages as they arise; including locating missing parts and driving expedites
Facilitate Night -Shift transition, insuring a clean hand-off of priorities through the shift
Qualification
Required
Assisting the Value Steam Supervisor with leading the Value Stream following Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity (SQDIP)
Assisting Value Stream Supervisor with Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events to reach established TBEI goals and initiatives
Providing timely information to employees, Value Stream Supervisor and other areas as required (i.e., documentation, reports)
Assist with employee performance appraisals and help hold employees accountable for performing, following safety guidelines and attendance expectations
Assist the Value Stream Supervisor with identifying training needs, provide training, and float within the responsibility area where needed
Securing building following shifts and opening building prior to production each day
Complete nesting for all new material on Laser and Plasma machines, including expedites
Insure Cutting and Bending has the correct work in front of them following FIFO principles
Manage missing part and/or part shortages as they arise; including locating missing parts and driving expedites
Facilitate Night -Shift transition, insuring a clean hand-off of priorities through the shift
An understanding of lean principles and the ability to lead employees in the use of the lean tools
Open to understanding and implementing new processes. Must lead by example with positive attitude, following safety rules and work procedures, etc
Organization and time urgency – must be able to work on multiple projects with deadlines
An understanding of BOM's and product flow
Willingness to learn and understand operations involved with area of assignment. This may include welding, CNC machine operation, installation and fabrication machinery
Completing and complying with annual Hazardous Waste Management Training for waste management, storage, transport and record keeping
Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures including wearing PPE (personal protective equipment), completing maintenance requests and communicating hazards to co-workers and management. Must assist with root cause analysis and resolution of accident investigations
Prompt and reliable attendance. Overtime and odd hours may be required to meet customer needs
Excellent communication skills must be used to regularly communicate and/or discuss issues affecting production, equipment, personnel, safety and their resolutions with management team before shift changes and as necessary
Ability to walk and stand on concrete for 90% of the shift. Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Good oral and written communication skills. Public speaking will be necessary to lead others in safety, training, group meetings, etc
Computer proficiency, specifically word documents and spreadsheets
Valid driver's license with good driving record is required
Preferred
Product knowledge is preferred
Post high school education is strongly preferred
Interpersonal skills and positive attitude to assist manager with finding and resolving problems
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PTO / Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)
401(k) with partial company match
100% vested immediately.
Company
Federal Signal Corporation
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live.
Founded in 1901
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jennifer Sherman
President and CEO
Felix Boeschen
Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations
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