2nd Shift Lead: Press Brake/Welder & Quality Coach

Lake Air Metals; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Shift Lead for the 2nd shift to supervise pressing, laser, and welding operations. You will coordinate work, train team members, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in sheet metal manufacturing with experience in press brake, turret laser, or welding, plus leadership experience. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of sheet metal manufacturing experience in Press Brake, Turret Laser Combo and/or Welding.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment, including height gauges.
• Basic math skills, including decimals and percentages.
• Proficient with email, Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of 5S practices and manufacturing safety standards.
• Experience coaching, training, and developing employees.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to handle questions and concerns professionally and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily production activities to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals.
• Assign work and ensure team members have the materials, tools, and information needed.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback to employees.
• Monitor production targets, workflow, and KPIs; address issues and elevate concerns as needed.
• Conduct first-piece and visual inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Lead daily team meetings and communicate shift handoffs.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, IT, and other departments.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper material handling.
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S standards.
• Support safety walkthroughs, incident investigations, emergency procedures, and corrective actions.
• Flex between departments or locations as needed to support operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & team coaching

Blueprint reading

5S & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Training & development

Math basics

ERP familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Height gauges

Job description

Lake Air Products in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Shift Lead for the 2nd shift to supervise pressing, laser, and welding operations. You will coordinate work, train team members, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in sheet metal manufacturing with experience in press brake, turret laser, or welding, plus leadership experience. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered.