OVERNIGHT MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD -FINISHING

Signicast; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Signicast - Brown Deer Facility in Wisconsin is seeking an Overnight Manufacturing Team Lead for the Finishing cell. You will guide the cell's workflow, assign daily tasks, and ensure on-time quality while coordinating resources.

The role emphasizes safety, training of technicians, monitoring productivity and scrap data, and supporting continuous flow. A high school diploma and 1–2 years of related training are required, with the ability to read part drawings and work with precision equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• 1–2 years of training or related experience.
• Must be able to read part drawings and shop orders.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to lead safety initiatives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and train others.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership and policy compliance in all responsibilities.
• Prepare and update daily production schedules and assign maintenance tasks.
• Utilize all resources to minimize backlogs and control production pace.
• Coordinate and monitor training of Manufacturing Technicians and cross-training.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, and quality; provide feedback to improve performance.
• Build morale and teamwork; keep Technicians motivated.
• Assist with production support, maintenance, and troubleshooting quality issues.
• Provide performance information to Supervisor for reviews.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Reading drawings

ISO/TS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Computers

Precision measuring devices

Lifting equipment

Job description

OVERNIGHT MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD -FINISHING

Signicast - Brown Deer Facility, 9000 N 55th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

BDC - C TEAM FINISHING The Master Technician is responsible for performing a variety of assignments related to regular and special department functions to ensure the mold continuously flows thru the Cell with minimal to no interruption in the process. The Master Technician guides the production flow of a cell and is responsible for the quality of the product produced and coordinates all the resources and activities within the cell and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment. Complies with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Preparing and updating daily production schedules and assigning daily preventative maintenance to Technicians.
• Utilize all resources (people & equipment) to eliminate backlogs and control production pace.
• Coordinating and monitoring the training of new Manufacturing Technicians and the cross-training of Manufacturing Technicians within the cell.
• Monitoring individual Manufacturing Technician’s productivity and scrap reports and quality of product to aid them in areas needing improvement and providing constructive feedback on their job performance and attitude.
• Building and maintaining morale, keeping Manufacturing Technicians motivated, and working together as a team.
• Assisting with production, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting quality and equipment problems.
• Providing information to Supervisor regarding Manufacturing Technician’s job performance (production, quality, and attitude) for disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
• Reviewing manufacturing schedules and production pace of plant, and scrap deviation and quality check reports of the cell.
• Writing and editing Standard Practices and Standard Procedures of the cell.
• Maintaining production and safety inventory.
• Assist in the training of any new hires.
• Dependable and reliable attendance is required.
• Back up for other areas if the continuous flow manufacturing process is interrupted to remove any backlogs. This could include working in the Wax Cell, Dip/Dewax or Finishing Cell.
• If certified on the forklift, operating a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, receiving and delivering incoming packages, and shipping packages UPS.
• Supervisory Responsibilities - None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or HSED/GED Equivalent is preferred. Must possess good computer skills and be able to learn new skills as needed. This position requires one to two years of training.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees to share information, solves problems, and instruct or train lesser skilled employees. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as part drawings, shop orders, work plans, and short correspondence. Must be able to write standard reports and documentation.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requires the ability to operate various equipment including computers, various precision measuring devices, and lifting devices. Requires a broad knowledge of tooling, material characteristics, and general manufacturing and machining practices. Should be knowledgeable and/or familiar with applicable ISO/TS and quality system requirements and policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, and controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Safety glasses and safety shoes must be worn in all manufacturing areas. Additional PPE may be required as needed.

Benefits: Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability
• Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• 401k Matching up to 5.5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only)
• On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only)

Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.

Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Signicast - Brown Deer Facility, 9000 N 55th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States of America