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Flex-N-Gate · 1 day ago

Team Leader - Blanking Press/Weld

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$23.50/hr - $24.50/hr

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Team Leader to join our team, primarily responsible for ensuring the success of our team on the 2nd shift, requiring strong leadership and critical thinking skills in a manufacturing environment.

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Responsibilities

Ensure department employees understand and follow quality standards for our products

Guide team members each day to help meet production goals

Watch over presses during use. Some presses are run by one operator, others by two

Ensure parts don’t get stuck in the machine and check that finished parts are made correctly as they go into baskets

Clear Scrap from Machine: On single-operator presses, push scrap metal out using a long rod. This involves bending and using up to 50 pounds of push force

Create and attach labels to baskets of finished parts

If parts feed incorrectly, cut out the material by hand and throw it away. May need to use a hand grinder

During machine changeovers, move conveyor belts on wheels (requires up to 44 pounds of push/pull force). Use hand tools like wrenches to tighten nuts and bolts

For stacked parts, collect from conveyor, bend at the waist, and place parts into baskets (up to 30 pounds push force, parts weigh up to 20 pounds)

Occasionally operate a forklift or overhead crane (certification and training provided)

Ability Make quick decisions, juggle multiple tasks, and follow through on assignments

Be willing to learn and use the MaintiMizer computer system

Show leadership, work well with others, and communicate clearly with team members

General clean-up in the area – using broom, dust pan, mopping and other duties as assigned. Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceForklift operationLeadershipHealthSafety complianceBasic hand toolsEnglish communicationFast-paced environment

Required

Must be able to communicate in English

Must be able to demonstrate understanding health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions that are written in English

Use of basic hand tools such as wrenches and pliers

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment