Plating Team Lead, 2nd Shift — Manufacturing Ops

Rightway-Fasteners; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

On the Job Training

Job summary

Rightway Fasteners, Inc. in Columbus, IN, seeks a Team Leader for the Plating department. You will assist and lead team members, coordinate daily shifts, and ensure quality throughout the manufacturing process.

The role requires hands-on supervision, training new workers, and maintaining production records to support continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of manufacturing experience, read kanbans, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Can read kanbans and work orders.
• English reading/writing required.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead team members in plating operations.
• Run line start-ups and maintain daily schedule.
• Perform quality checks on parts.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Maintain records of parts and production data.
• Back up for absences; cover breaks and lunches.
• Follow safety rules and 5S practices.
• Operate forklift if licensed (where applicable).

Skills

Team Leadership

Manufacturing

Quality checks

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication

5S

Training

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Rightway Fasteners, Inc. in Columbus, IN, seeks a Team Leader for the Plating department. You will assist and lead team members, coordinate daily shifts, and ensure quality throughout the manufacturing process.

The role requires hands-on supervision, training new workers, and maintaining production records to support continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of manufacturing experience, read kanbans, and follow safety procedures.