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Wabtec Corporation · 1 day ago

Team Leader II

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$38/hr - $42/hr

4+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and digital solutions for the freight and transit rail sectors. They are seeking a Team Leader II responsible for overseeing a team in the Tool Room department, ensuring quality work and maintaining production schedules while providing technical expertise and problem-solving support.

Railroad Manufacture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assigns jobs to either cell members or department employees and reviews Kandan cards or other schedules to establish priorities based upon due dates

Daily spot checks safety, 5S, and quality and TPM requirements within the area

Provides information to supervisor or manager of problems or issues outside of scope of responsibility

Interfaces with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met

Maintains 99% or better OTD (on time delivery) performance with internal and external customers

Creates detailed schedule timelines to ensure customer shipment dates and equipment specifications are met

Able to read and interpret blueprints, BOM’s, Routers and other technical documents

Trains and ensure employees are utilizing proper PPE for each area

Complete training spreadsheet for all new hires

Train employees in the technical aspects of the job

Qualification

CNC machiningLean manufacturingLeadershipCAD/CAM softwareBlueprint interpretationOracleMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelSharePointAnalytical skillsProblem Solving

Required

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; 4 to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to understand CNC machining (both Mills and Lathes), Brake Press Machining, Welding, robot welders, and laser cutters

Understand and execute capacity planning, act as a mentor for lower-level Team Leader positions

Have basic shop math skills, including use of trigonometry, geometry, absolute and incremental numbers

Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints being able to recognize critical dimensions

Must be able to utilize CAD/CAM software

Be able to integrate 3D Models for dimensions & feature definitions

Be able to understand CAM programming to understand tool path & usage

Be able to motivate and guide tool room technicians and machinists

Identify skill gaps and provide coaching and/or training

Handle interpersonal issues professionally and constructively

Provide clear communication with production, engineering, and maintenance teams

Must be able to prioritize tasks and allocate tool room resources