Title Maintenance Team Lead 1st Shift Assembly & Laser - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1

Gestamp Sofedit - Le Theil; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead for their Chattanooga facility. This role involves overseeing team operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. You will develop work instructions, manage inventory, and contribute to a clean and safe work environment. Join a dynamic team within a global company that values innovation and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have a strong background in manufacturing and are ready to take on leadership responsibilities, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing work instructions and supervise daily operations.
• Track inventory and manage troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to plant cleanliness and safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Problem-Solving Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Basic Carpentry Skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Advanced Technical Training

USDOL Journeyman’s Certificate

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Maintenance Team Lead 1st Shift Assembly & Laser - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1

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US Gestamp Chattanooga, US, US Gestamp

Date: Apr 23, 2025

Maintenance Team Lead 1st Shift Assembly & Laser

Role Summary

Works with supervisor to help manage and oversee team members to accomplish daily safety, quality, and manufacturing goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in developing work instructions, training on processes, and supervise daily operations.
2. Be prepared to step into the supervisor’s position during sickness and vacations.
3. Assist with software and documentation, including approving Attendance on Demand and SAP.
4. Improve department communication through turnover activity and interpersonal relations.
5. Track inventory and order as necessary.
6. Increase department productivity by managing troubleshooting, press call, and PM activities through proper personnel distribution.
7. Contribute to 5S and housekeeping of the entire plant, including being on call for oil spills, environmental issues, fluids in the oil room, scrap system, and other areas as appropriate.
8. Complete miscellaneous duties and projects as directed by your supervisor/manager.
9. Perform any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate.

Knowledge and Education

• HS diploma/GED + advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent work experience or skills training.
• At least 5 years of employment in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be able to drive a forklift and maintain certification.
• Must be able to work at heights, including overhead cranes, ceiling lights, parking lot lights, tunnels, and pits.
• Must have the strength and stamina to lift and maneuver heavy objects.
• Basic electrical knowledge from 12V DC to 600V AC.
• Basic carpentry skills, including painting, drywall repair, ceiling work, and office building.
• Problem-solving skills to recognize and resolve machine malfunctions and quality issues.

Additional Information

• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Frequent requirements include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing stairs, talking, and hearing.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
• Ability to listen and understand spoken information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries with a team of over 40,000 from 90 different nationalities. We design, develop, and produce parts for over 900 vehicle models, making us one of the top global suppliers.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- Join a leading international automotive group committed to innovation, Industry 4.0, and ESG criteria.

- Build a career in a global environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth through participation in innovative and international projects.

- Experience a supportive, team-oriented, and dynamic workplace that values continuous improvement, trust, and outside-the-box thinking.

- Work alongside highly qualified professionals, as Gestamp is dedicated to ongoing training and development.