Fabrication Team Lead - Weekend Shift | Lean & Safety

nVent; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Fabrication Team Lead for the Weekend Shift in Pittsburg, KS to drive production flow and mentor a dedicated shop-floor crew. You will lead Lean initiatives, uphold safety standards, and coordinate training while stepping in on the line during PTO and breaks.

The role supports a global, innovative company and offers opportunities to advance manufacturing excellence and contribute to a secure world.

Qualifications

• Metal fabrication experience required – including grinding and welding.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience conducting training aligned to company policies.
• Ability to coach and set expectations to operators and achieve results.
• Ability to motivate a team to meet safety, quality and delivery metrics.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support, mentoring, and on-the-job training to team members.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor and support teams to meet department goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain production flow by filling in on the line as needed during PTO, breaks, and absences.
• Enforce company, department, and safety policies with strict adherence.
• Coordinate and complete employee training to ensure standard work and quality compliance.
• Operate equipment within the assigned area, including CRTs and forklifts.
• Lead and engage in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement efforts to uncover waste and promote 5S and Lean methods.
• Engage, recognize, and motivate employees while promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Metal fabrication experience

Team motivation

Coaching and training

Communication of expectations

Safety, quality, delivery focus

Analytical thinking

Tools

Forklift

CRTs

Job description

nVent is seeking a Fabrication Team Lead for the Weekend Shift in Pittsburg, KS to drive production flow and mentor a dedicated shop-floor crew. You will lead Lean initiatives, uphold safety standards, and coordinate training while stepping in on the line during PTO and breaks.

The role supports a global, innovative company and offers opportunities to advance manufacturing excellence and contribute to a secure world.