Aerospace Cell Lead: Precision Machining & Fabrication

100Hires, Inc.; Gibraltar (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Job summary

Steel Tool & Engineering Co. (Aerospace Precision Machining & Fabrication) in Trenton, MI seeks an Aerospace Production Cell Leader to manage daily operations on the 6:00am–4:30pm shift.

You will lead a floor team, ensure machine readiness, safety, and quality, and drive continuous improvement in a high-precision environment. Responsibilities include planning workflow, coaching operators, tracking output and downtime, and escalating major issues to Quality and Maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing (steel, machining, tooling, or related)
• Demonstrated leadership or lead-operator experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean (5S, standard work, waste reduction)
• Able to lift 40 lbs and work in a shop-floor environment
• Basic computer proficiency (production reporting, ERP)

Responsibilities

• Plan daily workflow: schedules, attainment, staffing, machine readiness, materials, tooling.
• Lead start-of-shift huddles focused on safety, production targets, and quality expectations.
• Assign workstations; align the team to clear priorities and standard work.
• Monitor operations on the floor; verify adherence to established procedures.
• Track hourly output, scrap, downtime, and quality performance.
• Coach, train, and assist operators; provide hands-on support as needed.
• Escalate significant issues (safety risks, defects, equipment failures) promptly.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Supervisors to resolve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Lifting 40 lbs

ERP familiarity

Team coaching

Job description

Steel Tool & Engineering Co. (Aerospace Precision Machining & Fabrication) in Trenton, MI seeks an Aerospace Production Cell Leader to manage daily operations on the 6:00am–4:30pm shift.

You will lead a floor team, ensure machine readiness, safety, and quality, and drive continuous improvement in a high-precision environment. Responsibilities include planning workflow, coaching operators, tracking output and downtime, and escalating major issues to Quality and Maintenance.