About this opportunity
Alexandria Extrusion Company lists this Fabrication Lead - B Shift (Monday-Wednesday, 6:30pm-6:30am Thursday, 6:30pm-12:30am) - Deadline to opportunity in alexandria, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for directly overseeing and supporting the employees in the Fabrication department. This position will work towards maximizing safety, quality, performance, and maintain the culture while in alignment with the company's values and servant leadership principles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company's visioin and strategies
Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed
Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury
Strenuous activity is one in which it is necessary for you to use a lot of effort, energy or strength
REPETITIVE: a motion that occurs every few seconds with little or no variation
OSHA emphasizes that job rotation should be used as a preventative measure to prevent physical fatigue and injury
Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
Provide leadership to department team members:
Communicate priorities and project assignments
Develop and implement adequate cross-training
Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
Monitor employee performance and execute employee performance reviews
Delegate special projects
Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
Ensure that work area is clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine) principles & perform necessary audits
Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications
Ensure all quality practices are being followed
Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data
Package orders based on customer specifications
Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction
Continually support and improve the department's key measures
Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety, rates, yield and inspection techniques
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education:
Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred
2. Experience:
2+ years of manufacturing experience required
1+ years of leadership experience preferred
3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to recognize safety concerns
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
Ability to take part in continuous education and training
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
Ability to lead and influence others
Blueprint reading
Strong math skills
Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications
EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
Automators
Basket lifts
Benders
Inspection equipment
Centerless grinder
Deburring machines
Drill machine
Drill press
Finishing machines
Forklifts
Hand tools
Hydraulic carts
Inkjet machine
Label machine
Overhead crane
Pallet lifts
Portable lifts
Punch press
Saws
Shrink wrapper
Tumblers
Washers
CNC machining centers
Assembly machines
Comp and Benefits
A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
Group Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
Company Provided Work Uniforms
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PPE Reimbursement
Worksite address
alexandria, MN, 56308, US
Who can apply
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