Lead Winder 2nd Shift

Hyosung Hico Ltd; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyosung HICO Ltd. in Memphis, TN, seeks a skilled technician to perform senior winder duties and to guide and coordinate multiple work teams on manufacturing lines. The role requires reading drawings, geometry, and basic CNC software, with strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities include ensuring material readiness, training others, and maintaining high quality as per specs. This position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to 6S and safety protocols in a fast-paced plant

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical field or vocational/trade school plus five years’ relevant work experience in manufacturing or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing policies, procedures and practices in transformer operations.
• Advanced mechanical/technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience reading manufacturing drawings/specifications, blueprints or work instructions.
• Developed math and geometry skills.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable safety procedures and policies.
• Basic computer skills; advanced knowledge of Windows applications and/or CNC software.
• Knowledge and use of basic industrial measuring tools.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Developed interpersonal skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior winder duties and ensure materials/tools availability.
• Guide, communicate with and coordinate work teams to meet schedules.
• Provide direction to co-workers when new situations arise.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and conduct on-the-job training and cross-training.
• Inspect products to ensure conformance to drawings and specs.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Follow 6S and safety rules.

Skills

Reading drawings

Geometric math

CNC basics

Windows OS

Safety procedures

Hand tools

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical assembly

Tool usage

Material handling

Education

Associate degree in technical field or vocational/trade school + 5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Measuring tools

Job description

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Perform any of the Senior Winder duties and functions as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the workflow and ensure availability of proper materials and tools. Adjust workflow and assignments to meet manufacturing schedules as required.
• Guide, communicate with and coordinate work teams.
• Provide direction to all co-workers when new situations or problems are discovered.
• May determine operation sequences and methods where specifications are imprecise or vague.
• Assist supervisor with analyzing and resolving work problems or assists other technicians in solving problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate and conduct on-the-job training to assure all employees are properly trained prior to performing work or a job; coordinate cross-training and job rotation schedules with input from the Manufacturing Supervisor or Manager and Manufacturing Control to enhance employee knowledge.
• Confirm quality criteria is properly inspected, verified and documented during manufacturing to ensure product meets specifications, tolerances, prints and customer order requirements. Identify and correct defects appropriately.
• Complete process check sheets, daily manufacturing sheets and ensure other daily reporting and paperwork are completed according to Company procedures.
• Interpret and explain complex prints, specifications and work instructions to other technicians.
• Safely move, handle and store materials without damaging items or property.
• Follow and comply with standard work procedures and sequence of operations to consistently meet manufacturing standards for safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Perform TPM and scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and machines.
• Practice 6S and comply with all safety rules, guidelines and safe working practices.
• Safely operate material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, motorized scissor lifts and work platforms.
• Understand and follow all appropriate Hyosung HICO policy and/or procedure.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of Hyosung HICO.
• Know Hyosung HICO’s Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Help in the development of training materials.
• Assists with the implementation of quality procedures and 6S initiatives.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen activities.
• Support and provide backup for Manufacturing Supervisor to coordinate materials and workflow as necessary.
• Assist other manufacturing areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Associate degree in technical field or vocational/trade school certification, plus five years’ relevant work experience in manufacturing environment, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing policies, procedures and practices applicable to power transformer operations.
• Advanced mechanical/technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience reading manufacturing drawings/specifications, blueprints or work instructions.
• Developed math and geometry skills.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable safety procedures and policies.
• Basic computer skills required, advanced knowledge of Windows applications and/or CNC software.
• Knowledge and use of basic industrial measuring tools.
• Experience using various hand and power tools.
• Developed interpersonal skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly, set up and installation.
• Ability to safely and correctly use hand and power tools and measurement devices.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs.
• Ability to inspect work.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to judge the quality of work produced compared to established standards, drawings, and instructions.
• Ability to operate powered equipment, such as fork truck and overhead crane.
• Ability to use a three (3) pound hammer for extended periods.
• Ability to work in normal indoor temperatures.
• Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work in restricted spaces.
• Ability to climb and work up to 15 feet off the ground for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive movement.
• Ability to use all applicable PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.

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