Tool Setter

SWPC; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Springfield, MA is seeking a Full-time Team Leader to supervise CNC/Polisher operations. The role plans and assigns work with the Cell Coordinator, drives continuous improvements, and ensures adherence to safety and quality policies across shifts.

The candidate will oversee throughput, manage staffing, and contribute to budgeting decisions. Strong English communication, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and ability to lift up to 30 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; Associate's Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with maintenance, CNC operation, polishing, forge, heat treat, plating, and related shop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment and plan work with the Cell Coordinator.
• Manage throughput and drive Lean improvements.
• Schedule day-to-day work and staffing, including vacations/absences.
• Provide input to budgeting for tooling and materials, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Offer performance feedback and handle discipline as needed.
• Fill in for team members to maintain workflow when required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team communication

English proficiency

Physical ability

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Requisition Number

SWI-7856

Location City

Springfield

Location State

Massachusetts

FT / PT

Full-time

Shift Schedule

Description

Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment. Work with Cell Coordinator to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing
• Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team
• Regularly communicating with Cell Coordinator, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments
• Providing input to Cell Coordinator related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.
• Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team
• Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
• Providing direct input to Cell Coordinator regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
• Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow
• Assisting Cell Coordinator with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members
• Assisting Cell Coordinator with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
• Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED -- Associate's Degree preferred,
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum requirement 1-3 years in the following (pending assigned position)
• Maintenance
• CNC Machine Operation
• Polishing
• Forge
• Heat Treat
• Shooting
• Plating
• Manual Machine Operation
• Shipping/Receiving/Mailroom

Competencies and Skills:

• General knowledge and experience with manufacturing operations and equipment, assembly or precision components
• Must have working command of the English language
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (verbal instructions, written memos and instructions
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

TEAM LEADER PAY RANGE GUIDELINES

Minimuum (Up to $1.50 over rate of job class supervised)

Midpoint (Up to $2.50 over rate of job class supervised)

Maximum (Up to $3.50 over rate of job call supervised)

TEAM LEADER LEVELS

Reflecting Team Leader's individual skill set and skill set of personnel Team Leader supervises

A - Machine Maintenance (L3)

B - Machine Maintenance (L2)

C - Facilities Maintenance (L2)

MFTL02 -- Team Leader - CNC/Polisher

A -- CNC Machine Operator/Polisher (L3)

B -- CNC Machine Operator (L2)

C -- CNC Machine Operator (L1)

B -- Shooter (L2)

C - Shooter (L1)

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUPERVISED

23503 -- Service III Team Mbr -- Maint.

MCO112/13114 -- CNC Operator/Polisher

MCO111 -- CNC Operator

MCO110 -- CNC Operator

MSF133 -- Forge Team Member

MAS104 -- Shooter

MAS103 -- Shooter

MSL139 -- Plater

MTM232 -- Preventive Maintenance

13100/MRR101 -- Production Team Member/Revolver Repair

MLS228 -- Logistics Team Members

MCO113 -- Tool Setter

13200 -- Assembly Team Member

For each level the Team Leader must be able to, and there must be a business need for the Team Leader to perform in the job class corresponding to that level

• Team Leaders wishing to ascend to a higher level Team Leader position, must demonstrate satisfactory performance in that higher job class (by reviving a former skill set or through documented training in that new job class)
• Team Leaders rated as "Meets Expectations" will receive annual increases until the midpoint of their range is reached
• After the midpoint of the range is reached, increase percentages will be measured based on the Team Leader's proximity to the maximum of their range
• Team Leader pay rates will be capped at the maximum for their range
• Team Leader pay ranges will be reviewed each year as part of the annual compensation process

Revised 08/21/2021

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