Die Maintenance Team Leader

YKTA; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA is seeking a Die Maintenance Team Leader to coordinate die maintenance operations on the plant floor. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in die processes, quality, and productivity.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, a background in die maintenance, and the ability to read drawings. PLC knowledge is a plus, and the environment is industrial with high noise levels.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or journeyman cert or 4 years related experience.
• Ability to read and follow instructions with mechanical aptitude.
• PLC programming capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of team members to ensure smooth operations in die maintenance.
• Provide leadership and technical support to the die maintenance dept.
• Inspect dies and fixtures, measure parts, and disassemble/assemble to spec.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Kaizen

Safety focus

Die maintenance

Education

2-year associate degree

Journeyman certification

4 years experience or training

Tools

Welding equipment

Milling machines

Lathes

Surface grinders

Job description

YKTA is seeking a Die Maintenance Team Leader to coordinate die maintenance operations on the plant floor. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in die processes, quality, and productivity.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, a background in die maintenance, and the ability to read drawings. PLC knowledge is a plus, and the environment is industrial with high noise levels.