Shift Lead - 2nd Shift - Press Brake or Turret Laser or Welder

Lake Air Metals; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Shift Lead for the 2nd shift to supervise pressing, laser, and welding operations. You will coordinate work, train team members, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in sheet metal manufacturing with experience in press brake, turret laser, or welding, plus leadership experience. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of sheet metal manufacturing experience in Press Brake, Turret Laser Combo and/or Welding.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment, including height gauges.
• Basic math skills, including decimals and percentages.
• Proficient with email, Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of 5S practices and manufacturing safety standards.
• Experience coaching, training, and developing employees.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to handle questions and concerns professionally and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily production activities to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals.
• Assign work and ensure team members have the materials, tools, and information needed.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback to employees.
• Monitor production targets, workflow, and KPIs; address issues and elevate concerns as needed.
• Conduct first-piece and visual inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Lead daily team meetings and communicate shift handoffs.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, IT, and other departments.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper material handling.
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S standards.
• Support safety walkthroughs, incident investigations, emergency procedures, and corrective actions.
• Flex between departments or locations as needed to support operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & team coaching

Blueprint reading

5S & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Training & development

Math basics

ERP familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Height gauges

Job description

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Shift Lead - 2nd Shift - Press Brake or Turret Laser or Welder

P6 Prod Full Time Indirect Vadnais Heights, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3409

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Annually

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

The Shift Lead is responsible for supporting the execution of daily operations by coordinating work, assigning tasks, and ensuring productivity, quality, and efficiency standards are met during the shift. This hands-on role will support multiple functions, proactively address operational issues, and ensure work is completed safely and in alignment with established procedures.

The Shift Lead typically works on shifts with limited supervisory presence and is responsible for supporting daily operations and team performance. This role does not carry formal responsibility for employee attendance, discipline, or personnel decisions.

• Lead and support daily production activities to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals.
• Assign work and ensure team members have the materials, tools, and information needed.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback to employees.
• Monitor production targets, workflow, and KPIs; address issues and elevate concerns as needed.
• Conduct first-piece and visual inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Lead daily team meetings and communicate shift handoffs.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, IT, and other departments.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper material handling.
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and 5S standards.
• Support safety walkthroughs, incident investigations, emergency procedures, and corrective actions.
• Flex between departments or locations as needed to support operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of sheet metal manufacturing experience in Press Brake, Turret Laser Combo and/or Welding.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment, including height gauges.
• Basic math skills, including decimals and percentages.
• Proficient with email, Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of 5S practices and manufacturing safety standards.
• Experience coaching, training, and developing employees.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to handle questions and concerns professionally and respectfully.

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.
*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

3:30pm - 2:00am – Monday to Thursday (10-hours shift)