Shift Lead 3rd Shift 12 Hour Shifts Wednesday Saturday

ThermTech - Heat Treating Specialists; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

HSA

Job summary

ThermTech - Heat Treating Specialists in Waukesha, WI seeks a Shift Lead to support daily operations on a 12-hour night shift. The role involves supervising production, coaching team members, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The position requires 1–3 years in heat treating or production with leadership potential, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), PTO and more.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead and develop a shift team while meeting safety, quality and production goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary for shift coordination and training.
• Experience in heat treating or production environments with leadership potential preferred.
• Must be able to read, follow procedures, and document activities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-shift operations, coordinating workflow and setting priorities.
• Assist Shift Foreman in supervising and training team members on production tasks.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met with adherence to procedures.
• Maintain plant organization, cleanliness, and documentation of maintenance concerns.
• Participate in shift meetings, audits, and cross-department communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bluestreak

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services. We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part of our growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain a bright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, we welcome your completed application.

Position Location:

305 Travis Ln, Waukesha, WI 53189

Position Hours: 3rd

Shift 12 Hour Shifts Wednesday to Sunday. Wednesday 12:00AM Midnight - 6AM. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6PM - 6AM

Position Wage:

$23.4 - $32.76 per hour (including 17% shift differential)

Salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidates. It is common to be hired at the lower to middle end of a salary range and while it is possible to be hired at the higher end, it often requires unique circumstances, such as proven expertise.

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) - Company matched 50% on the 1st 4%.
• Paid Time Off - Accrued annually with 80 hours for the first year of service
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Basic Life and ADamp;D Insurance at no cost to employee
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans at no cost to the employee
• Referral program: When a new employee completes onboarding, the referring employee earns $500. When the new employee stays longer than 6 months, the referring employee earns $1,000.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in ThermTech#39;s Insurance

• ThermTech provides the opportunity to earn enough HSA funds to offset the deductible of health insurance when employee and spouse (if applicable) have a yearly physical with ThermTech#39;s On-Site Clinic and participate in the Employee Wellness Program.
• Discounted Standard Process supplements.

For more information, please visit our website: thermtech.net

Job Description:

The Shift Lead is a developmental leadership role designed to prepare high-potential employees for promotion into the Shift Foreman position. This individual supports the Shift Foreman in executing daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met while building leadership, technical, and team development skills. The Shift Lead is expected to lead by example, assist in coordinating plant activities, and take on increasing responsibility in supervision, training, and decision making.

Job Duties amp; Responsibilities:

Production

• Work closely with employees on shift to accomplish set schedules amp; commitments
• Assist in coordinating workflow and communicating priorities to the team
• Support oversight of operations and perform production activities on the production floor
• Develop working knowledge of all processing and equipment within assigned areas
• Help maintain plant organization and cleanliness
• Assist in identifying and documenting maintenance concerns

Team Development amp; Training

• Support training and onboarding of new employees
• Provide peer-to-peer coaching and guidance on daily tasks
• Assist Shift Foreman in tracking employee progress and training records
• Model expected behaviors, performance standards, and work ethic

Leadership

• Follow amp; reinforce company procedures, policies, and safety standards
• Act as a point of contact in the absence of the Shift Foreman when needed
• Assist with shift communication and coordination between departments
• Participate in shift meetings, audits, and plant walk-throughts
• Promote a positive team environment aligned with servant-leadership principles
• Escalate issues related to safety, quality, or production as needed

The statements herein are intended to describe the genera nature and levels of the works performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. ThermTech reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, a non-resident, authorized to work in the U.S. without ThermTech sponsorship). ThermTech does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.
• This position must satisfy ITAR (DSP-5) compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be a lawful permanent resident [8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)] or a protected individual [8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)]. Employment of Foreign Persons(s) [22 CFR 120.63] will be contingent on receiving the DSP-5 license from the US State Department.
• All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test amp; background check.
• May be required to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.

Physical amp; Mental Demands:

The following physical and mental demands consist of but are not limited to the following:

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods in a non-climate controlled industrial environment
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Capable of lifting and carrying at least 25-pound objects throughout shift
• Must be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform fundamental mathematical skills and concepts (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and the basics of algebra and geometry).
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Acquire/maintain forklift certification

Experience:

1-3 years in heat treating or production environment with demonstrated leadership potential

Hard Skills:

• Basic understanding of plant operations and equipment
• Working knowledge of Bluestreak and Microsoft Office preferred
• Understanding of company quality policies and procedures
• Ability to perform physical work (lifting up to 65 lbs.)
• Basic computer and math skills
• Safety-focused mindset

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Time management and organization
• Leadership potential and accountability
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Adaptable and self-motivated