Lead Operator - Molding: On-the-Floor Tech Leader (12h)

ITW; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Medical seeks a Lead Operator to own equipment, troubleshoot in real time, and support production lines. You’ll lead by example in safety and quality, train operators, and work closely with the Shift Supervisor to ensure throughput and process performance on a 12‑hour rotating shift.

Qualifications include 2–3 years in manufacturing and demonstrated ability to follow work instructions and document processes. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating equipment or processes within the assigned production area.
• Demonstrated proficiency in established work instructions, procedures, quality requirements, and production documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource and subject‑matter expert for assigned equipment and processes.
• Lead by example in safety, quality, standard work, and operational discipline.
• Conduct start‑of‑shift huddles and shift handoff communications within the assigned area.
• Provide real‑time troubleshooting and technical guidance to operators.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training and maintain required training sign‑off documentation.
• Partner with the Shift Supervisor to identify operational risks and escalate issues promptly.
• Provide hands‑on leadership to stabilize quality, throughput, and equipment performance.
• Make and communicate line‑level operational recommendations including start/stop decisions in alignment with the Shift Supervisor.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, downtime, flow, and process performance indicators.
• Coordinate work activities to maximize equipment utilization and schedule attainment.
• Maintain BOJ/EOJ records, production documentation, training records, and visual management systems.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Review and maintain production records and documentation accuracy.
• Identify, contain, and escalate quality concerns.
• Support investigations and corrective actions.
• Champion and exemplify safe work practices.
• Address unsafe conditions immediately and escalate significant concerns.
• Maintain workplace organization and housekeeping standards.
• Track and communicate operational metrics.
• Support inventory and production transactions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Documentation & QA

Communication skills

Training others

Job description

ITW Medical seeks a Lead Operator to own equipment, troubleshoot in real time, and support production lines. You’ll lead by example in safety and quality, train operators, and work closely with the Shift Supervisor to ensure throughput and process performance on a 12‑hour rotating shift.

Qualifications include 2–3 years in manufacturing and demonstrated ability to follow work instructions and document processes. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.