Plating Team Lead - Hands-On Quality & Training

RIGHTWAY FASTENERS INC; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Rx insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness program

401k retirement plan

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RIGHTWAY FASTENERS INC. in Columbus, IN is seeking an Experienced Team Leader for the Plating department. The role focuses on coordinating team activities, ensuring quality, and streamlining daily production in a 2nd shift environment.

Responsibilities include supervising, line startup, scheduling, quality checks, and safety compliance. Candidates should read kanbans, lift 25–50 lbs, and commit to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand kanbans.
• Able to lift between 25 and 50 lbs.
• Be safety conscious.
• Good communication skills (verbal & oral).
• Able to stand for 8 to 12 hours.
• Bending and squatting required.
• Understanding of production processes.
• Know Safety/Accident reporting procedures.
• Some computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead team members.
• Perform line start up.
• Make and keep daily schedule.
• Do quality checks.
• Minor troubleshooting for machines and equipment.
• Consult regularly with Group Leader.
• Back up for absences; relieve others for breaks and lunches.
• Record keeping of parts and info.
• Operate fork truck if licensed.
• Wear all appropriate PPE and follow all safety procedures.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality checks

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Reading kanbans

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

RIGHTWAY FASTENERS INC. in Columbus, IN is seeking an Experienced Team Leader for the Plating department. The role focuses on coordinating team activities, ensuring quality, and streamlining daily production in a 2nd shift environment.

Responsibilities include supervising, line startup, scheduling, quality checks, and safety compliance. Candidates should read kanbans, lift 25–50 lbs, and commit to continuous improvement.