Technical Lead Operator – Production & Troubleshooting

ITW; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Medical, a division of ITW, seeks a Lead Operator in Washington, DC, on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will be the technical SME for line equipment, ensuring safety, quality and productivity while coaching production staff.

Your hands-on leadership and troubleshooting help sustain output and data-driven decisions. ITW offers a path for continuous improvement within a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating equipment or processes within the assigned production area.
• Proficiency with work instructions, procedures, quality requirements, and production documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for assigned equipment and processes.
• Lead safety, quality and standard work on the production floor.
• Run start-of-shift huddles and shift handoffs with the team.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting and guidance to operators.
• Conduct on-the-job training and maintain training records.
• Identify risks and escalate issues with the Shift Supervisor.
• Stabilize quality, throughput, and equipment performance.
• Monitor productivity, downtime and process metrics.
• Maintain production records and visual management systems.
• Support investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Quality documentation

Safety leadership

Training others

Job description

ITW Medical, a division of ITW, seeks a Lead Operator in Washington, DC, on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will be the technical SME for line equipment, ensuring safety, quality and productivity while coaching production staff.

Your hands-on leadership and troubleshooting help sustain output and data-driven decisions. ITW offers a path for continuous improvement within a global manufacturing environment.