Shift Lead - Metal Fabrication & Safety Champion

Nox Metals; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Ferndale

Employee training

Safe work environment

Job summary

Nox Metals in Ferndale, MI seeks a Factory Shift Lead to drive safety, quality, and output on weekdays and weekends shifts. You will lead a small team, set priorities, and coordinate with the production schedule to meet customer demand.

This on-site role requires hands-on operation of saws, CNC, forklifts, and cranes, plus coaching staff on equipment and our software. You’ll champion safe practices, record data, and ensure every cut and shipment meets spec.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory, metals center, or skilled trades.
• Commitment to safety.
• Attention to quality in every cut and shipment.
• Ability to lead and own shift responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift team, set the pace, and own the outcome for safety, quality, and output.
• Assign work, set priorities, and keep the shift on the production schedule.
• Train and coach team members on equipment, safety, and our software.
• Enforce safety rules and PPE, stop unsafe work, and report incidents and near misses.
• Run a clean handoff, pass open jobs and issues to the next shift lead.
• Operate saws, CNC, and handling equipment to cut and inspect aluminum to spec.
• Run forklifts and overhead cranes, we’ll train and certify you.
• Record cut data and job completions in our software systems, accurately, every time.
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Problem solving

Self-direction

Team coordination

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

CNC/Machine operation

Job description

Nox Metals in Ferndale, MI seeks a Factory Shift Lead to drive safety, quality, and output on weekdays and weekends shifts. You will lead a small team, set priorities, and coordinate with the production schedule to meet customer demand.

This on-site role requires hands-on operation of saws, CNC, forklifts, and cranes, plus coaching staff on equipment and our software. You’ll champion safe practices, record data, and ensure every cut and shipment meets spec.