Second-Shift Equipment Lead (Press, Waterjet & Autoclave)

Safariland, LLC; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Equipment Lead in the Safariland, LLC Hard Armor Department oversees second-shift operations for the press, waterjet, and related equipment, ensuring safety, training, and strict process adherence.

You will coach operators, monitor quality, maintain documentation, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to resolve equipment issues while supporting smooth shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating or leading manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to train others and ensure process adherence.
• Experience maintaining production documentation and quality standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and training for second-shift operators on press, waterjet, and related equipment.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and coach or retrain as needed, escalating issues to supervisor.
• Ensure shift operations follow SOPs, process specs, quality requirements, and documentation.
• Monitor adherence and provide feedback on deviations and corrective actions.
• Oversee maintenance and housekeeping tasks and participate in 5S as required.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and other shifts to report and resolve equipment issues.
• Enforce safety policies, PPE, lockout/tagout, and report safety concerns immediately.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and high-quality production while assisting with equipment as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Quality standards

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

The Special Equipment Lead in the Safariland, LLC Hard Armor Department oversees second-shift operations for the press, waterjet, and related equipment, ensuring safety, training, and strict process adherence.

You will coach operators, monitor quality, maintain documentation, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to resolve equipment issues while supporting smooth shift handoffs.