Lead Person- 1st Shift

Bodycote; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500

OT pay eligibility

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Bodycote in Camas, WA seeks a Lead Person for heat treatment operations under the Production Manager. You will direct and train production staff, ensure adherence to customer specs, and monitor progress while maintaining safety and efficiency.

This role emphasizes overseeing day-to-day activities and coordinating with management to achieve quality outcomes. The position requires an eye for detail, ability to read blueprints, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance: US Citizens or permanent residents only.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years supervisory experience preferred in heat treating.
• Ability to read and follow blueprint/specifications.
• Must supervise, direct and motivate employees.
• Overtime or any shift, including weekends, may be required.
• Forklift certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Read, write and communicate in English effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and direct work activities of employees in assigned areas.
• Train and supervise production staff; communicate customer needs and company goals.
• Monitor progress and coordinate with production/management.
• Operate and monitor heat treating equipment as needed.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Handle duties as assigned by position and maintain accountability.
• Maintain confidentiality of compensation information as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

English language proficiency

Team motivation

OT shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Forklift certification

Job description

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary

Based in Camas, WA the Lead Person will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the Production Manager to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Instructs and directs work activities of employees in assigned work area(s).
• Trains and directs the activities of production employees, maintaining effective communication of customer needs/requirements and company goals.
• Keeps close track of work in progress and regularly confers with production and/or management staff.
• Operates controls and monitors heat treating equipment as needed/required.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as designated by position.
• May have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants in this role and as such cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to other individuals.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co‑workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred 3+ years supervisory experience preferably in the heat treating industry.
• Must be able to read and follow blueprint/specifications.
• Must have the ability to supervise, direct and motivate employees.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and effectively communicate the English language.
• Knowledge and hands on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required.

Physical & Mental Demands

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, climb, twist and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Pay & Benefits Information

The hourly pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with state and federal law.

This role is eligible for additional compensation, including shift differential, etc., if applicable.

Benefits include employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; company paid life and disability; HSA/FSA options; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and paid holidays; and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits eligibility begins on day 61 of employment.

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus!

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment and for these reasons, all applicants in the United States who receive a conditional offer of employment must undergo a drug screen before employment begins.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.