Team Lead - 2nd Shift - Composites - Waukesha

The Gund Company; Waukesha (WI); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

2nd shift 2:00pm - 11:00pm M-F

Pay $26.00-$34.00/hour based on experience, plus 15% shift premium

Job Summary

Primary role is managing resources; Operators, equipment and materials. Responsible for flow of work through the shop and technical training of Operators. In addition, the role requires the ability to operate all machinery, and perform the most complex machining, set-ups, and programming.

Essential Job Functions

Resource Management

Primarily serve as shift or work cell team lead that guides operators and projects of varying scope and work cells:

• Serve as a technical resource and team leader for operators
• Train and develop less experienced operators and participate in their development in partnership with VSM
• Complete work order paperwork and demonstrate an outstanding record of quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care:
• Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Technical Functions

Additional duties in setting up and operating machinery.

• Set-up and operate machines including presses and pultrusion lines.
• Perform in-process inspection according to standard procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

• Intermediate math skills & aptitude
• Ability to use measuring instruments accurately and effectively
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Education and Experience

• A technical degree and 1-3 years of experience preferred, Or, a combination of experience and education will be considered
• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is required

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

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Last Revised:

02/2022