Lead Operator – Real-Time Troubleshooter & Line Leader

ITW; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Medical, a division of ITW, is seeking a Lead Operator to serve as the technical SME for assigned equipment and processes on a 12-hour rotating shift (7:00am–7:00pm). You will lead by example in safety, quality, standard work, and operational discipline, conducting start-of-shift huddles and real-time troubleshooting to support production associates.

You will partner with the Shift Supervisor to identify risks, stabilize quality and throughput, and maintain precise production records and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of manufacturing/production experience.
• 1 year of experience operating equipment in the area.
• Ability to train others and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource and SME 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.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting and technical guidance to operators.
• Conduct on-the-job training and maintain required training sign-off documentation.
• Identify operational risks and escalate issues promptly with the Shift Supervisor.
• Provide hands-on leadership to stabilize quality, throughput, and equipment performance.
• Make and communicate line-level operational recommendations including start/stop decisions.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, downtime, and process performance indicators.
• Coordinate work activities to maximize equipment utilization and schedule attainment.
• Maintain production records and visual management systems.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Train others

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

ITW Medical, a division of ITW, is seeking a Lead Operator to serve as the technical SME for assigned equipment and processes on a 12-hour rotating shift (7:00am–7:00pm). You will lead by example in safety, quality, standard work, and operational discipline, conducting start-of-shift huddles and real-time troubleshooting to support production associates.

You will partner with the Shift Supervisor to identify risks, stabilize quality and throughput, and maintain precise production records and