Assistant Team Leader - Finishing

Fair Rite; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Manufacturing training programs

Job summary

Fair-Rite Products Corp. in Wallkill, NY is seeking an Assistant Team Leader for the Finishing Department. You will help lead grinding, burnishing, and lapping operations, driving quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will supervise, train, and motivate a team, manage schedules, and coordinate with maintenance for equipment readiness. Strong leadership and hands-on precision experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing setting, preferably finishing.
• Strong grasp of precision processes: grinding, lapping, burnishing, machining.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specs, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the production floor and guide the finishing team.
• Motivate and support team members to meet daily production goals.
• Train employees on equipment, processes, and quality standards.
• Assist with scheduling and establish department priorities.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement solutions.
• Monitor product quality to meet customer specifications.
• Support equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to performance evaluations and staff development.
• Maintain production records and analyze performance data.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Mentoring

Grinding

Lapping

Burnishing

Machining

Tooling setup

Quality inspection

Reading blueprints

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Comparators

Precision inspection tools

Job description

Overview

FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP -Wallkill, NY 12589

Assistant Team Leader - Finishing (Precision Manufacturing)

Precision Manufacturing | Leadership Opportunity | Full-Time

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career?

Fair-Rite Products is looking for a hands- on Assistant Team Leader to help lead our Finishing Department. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, working with precision tools, and helping others succeed, we want to hear from you.

This is more than just a production position. You'll be a key member of our leadership team, supporting daily operations in Grinding, Burnishing, and Lapping while helping drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Days and Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Salary $23.40 to $26.39 per hour depending on expereince
• Medical, Dental and Vison insurance
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Manufacturing Training programs and apprenticeships through the Council of Industry

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Lead by example on the production floor.
• Support and motivate team members to achieve daily production goals.
• Train employees on equipment, processes, and quality standards.
• Assist with scheduling work and establishing department priorities.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and help implement solutions.
• Monitor product quality and ensure customer specifications are met.
• Support equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Assist with performance evaluations and employee development.
• Maintain production records and analyze performance data.
• Foster a safe, positive, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

Required Experience

• Leadership, supervisory, team lead, or mentoring experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with precision manufacturing processes such as:

• Grinding
• Lapping
• Burnishing
• Machining
• Tooling setup
• Quality inspection

Experience using precision measuring equipment, including:

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Gauges
• Comparators
• Other precision inspection tools

Ability to read and interpret:

• Blueprints
• Engineering drawings
• Specifications
• Quality standards

Company Website

https://www.fair-rite.com/

Company Profile

Fair-Rite Products Corp. is a family‑owned business that was formed in 1952 in Wallkill, New York USA. By 1955, the company was supplying products used in the entertainment electronics industry. Fair‑Rite quickly expanded into the rapidly growing EMI suppression market, manufacturing ferrite shield beads. The growing demand led Fair‑Rite into the Medical, Lighting, Automotive, Communication, Aero/Defense, Smart Energy and Industrial Markets. With locations in New York, Illinois and China, Fair‑Rite continues to be on the cutting edge of ferrite technology, expanding its product lines across a broad spectrum of exciting new markets.

We offer a full compliment of company benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match. Fair‑Rite is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer EEO/Disabled/Vets and a Drug‑Free Workplace.