Fabrication Team Lead — Optimize Production

KI; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Company funded ESOP

Monthly Goalsharing Bonus program

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Onsite nurse and physical therapist

Onsite fitness center

Education reimbursement

Job summary

KI in Manitowoc seeks a hands-on and detail-oriented Fabrication Team Leader to join our operations. You will support production by ensuring technicians have materials and resources to maintain workflow, track downtime and quality metrics, and serve as backup to the Production Coordinator.

The role requires a high school diploma, leadership or production-support experience, and strong communication. KI offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, ESOP, bonus program, paid

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior leadership or production support experience preferred.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Coordinator with daily operations, job setup, and technician support.
• Monitor production flow and ensure technicians have necessary materials.
• Coordinate packaging and skidding of fabricated parts.
• Troubleshoot fabrication equipment (presses, saws).
• Maintain production display boards and document downtime/quality issues.
• Step in to assist with production tasks as needed.
• Suggest and support productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Promote and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Train new employees on PPE and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

BPCS

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

BPCS system

Job description

KI in Manitowoc seeks a hands-on and detail-oriented Fabrication Team Leader to join our operations. You will support production by ensuring technicians have materials and resources to maintain workflow, track downtime and quality metrics, and serve as backup to the Production Coordinator.

The role requires a high school diploma, leadership or production-support experience, and strong communication. KI offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, ESOP, bonus program, paid