Lead - Hoist Welding at Crysteel Manufacturing Inc in Lake Crystal, Minnesota

Job Description:

TBEI, Lake Crystal is looking for a skilled and motivated Lead for our Hoist Welding Department. This individual will lead a team of welders, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship in welding. In addition to performing welding tasks, the Lead will organize workflows, communicate effectively with team members and supervisors, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Job Summary: 

• Leading and assisting employees to meet the production schedule while maintaining your personal production responsibilities


• Assign tasks and distribute workload effectively to meet daily production requirements and deadlines.


• Communicate effectively with employees and supervisor and other areas as required (i.e., documentation, reports).


• Identify resources required and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned work area.


• Assisting the supervisor with employee performance appraisals and holding employees accountable for company expectations, such as values and policies (i.e. safety, attendance, code of conduct, etc.)


• Assisting the supervisor in leading employees to achieve the SQDIP metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity).


• Complete Continuous Improvement activities in assigned work area to improve processes and productivity.


• Actively engage in welding hoists, demonstrating high-quality craftsmanship while adhering to safety protocols.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Post high school education is preferred.


• Must be proficient with computer skills, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and comfort ability maneuvering through internet applications and reports.


• Lead with Safety as a priority, following safety and environmental requirements and work procedures.


• Assist with safety-related investigations, including root cause analysis and completing action items.


• Must be able to prioritize and meet customer delivery dates.


• Understand a Bill of Material structure and product flow. Knowledge of the metal fabrication industry is preferred.


• Ability and motivation to learn and understand operations in assigned area of responsibility, which may include CNC machine operation, fabrication, welding, paint, and installation.


• Effectively communicate with employees in assigned area and with all levels of management.


• Must have leadership, flexibility, and interpersonal skills to identify, analyze, and solve problems along with train and mentor employees.


• An understanding of Continuous Improvement principles and the ability to lead employees in the use of Lean tools.


• Proven experience in a welding role, preferably with hoists or similar products. 

Physical Demands: 

• Prompt and reliable attendance. The weekly schedule is 40 - 50 hours per week.  Additional and flexible hours may be required to meet customer needs.


• Ability to work on concrete in a variety of positions including but not limited to kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, turning, and occasionally climbing. Ability to walk and stand on concrete for 90% of the shift.


• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through occasional heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending. Using an overhead hoist requires the ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.

About us:   

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, landscape bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. We are a publicly-owned corporation which highlights: 

• 1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America


• 11 major brands


• Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance


• High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

 

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at opportunities@tbei.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Experience

Required

• 3 - 5 years: Welding Experience

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