Hard Armor Special Equipment Lead (2nd Shift)

City of Lincoln; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Second shift differential

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Special Equipment Lead to oversee day-to-day operation, training, and process control of all specialized equipment in the Hard Armor Department—including the Press, Autoclave, and Waterjet systems.

Monday – Thursday (11:30AM – 10:00PM). You will lead second-shift operators, ensure SOPs, quality standards, safety policies, and maintain production documentation while supporting shift handoffs and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating or leading manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to train others, maintain process adherence, and complete production documentation.
• Strong understanding of production flow, process control, equipment utilization, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the scheduled second shift with possible overtime (10% differential).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and training for second-shift operators to ensure equipment functions, safety procedures, work instructions, and process requirements.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide coaching or retraining as needed, escalating concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure second-shift operations adhere to SOPs, process specifications, and production documentation.
• Monitor process adherence and communicate deviations, quality concerns, and corrective actions to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure operators complete maintenance, inspections, housekeeping, and 5S tasks per requirements.
• Partner with Production Supervisor, maintenance, engineering, and first-shift personnel to report and resolve equipment issues and support shift handoffs.
• Reinforce safety policies, PPE compliance, lockout/tagout, and escalation of safety concerns.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and quality while assisting with equipment operation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Attendance

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 9330 N 91st Ave,Peoria, AZ, 85345,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Special Equipment Lead
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name HR
• Phone [phone]

Summary of Position:

The Special Equipment Lead oversees the day-to-day operation, training, and process control of all specialized equipment within the Hard Armor Department — including the Press, Autoclave, and Waterjet systems.

Monday – Thursday (11:30AM – 10:00PM)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership and training for second-shift press, waterjet, and related equipment operators to ensure understanding of equipment functions, safety procedures, work instructions, and process requirements.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide ongoing coaching or retraining as needed, escalating performance or training concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure second-shift operations adhere to current work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process specifications, quality requirements, and production documentation.
• Monitor process adherence and provide immediate feedback to operators; communicate deviations, quality concerns, and corrective actions to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure operators complete user-level maintenance, inspections, housekeeping, and 5S tasks in accordance with established requirements.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor, maintenance, engineering, and first-shift personnel to report, track, and resolve equipment issues and support clear shift handoffs.
• Reinforce all safety policies, including PPE compliance, lockout/tagout, and equipment-specific safety requirements, and immediately escalation safety concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, quality, and efficient production across second-shift operations while remaining hands-on and assisting with equipment operation as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating or leading manufacturing equipment; press, waterjet, or similar industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Proven ability to train others, maintain process adherence, and complete required production documentation.
• Strong understanding of production flow, process control, equipment utilization, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with limited management presence and support changing production priorities.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the scheduled second shift, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required by production demands. This position is eligible for a 10% second-shift differential.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods. Comfortable working around heat, pressure, and high-noise equipment. Must be able to wear required PPE, including gloves, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.