Job Description

2nd shift Team Lead/Manufacturing Fabrication Technician

Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers and specially engineered vehicles. The innovative product line-up is prevalent in industries such as food & beverage, vending, propane, rental trucks, emergency & rescue, furniture, battery, oil & natural gas, and data storage. The company operates in 4 states with the main headquarters in High Point NC. Since it was founded in 1904, Mickey has remained privately-owned and operated by the Mickey family, now in its 4th generation of ownership and leadership. 

Do you have a strong work ethic with experience programming metal fabrication equipment? Have you worked in fabrication shop operating and programming fiber lasers, Turret presses, brake presses and shears? Apply now to become Mickey Truck Bodies newest Manufacturing Fabrication Technician and experience Mickey Truck Bodies excellent benefits and supportive company culture in this rewarding role. 

$21-$24 per hour to start + $2.00 shift differential 

2nd Shift Monday- Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM Overtime on Friday and Saturday as needed for production.  

Mickey Truck Bodies offers our Manufacturing Fabrication Technician a competitive compensation and benefit package including: 

• Bi-Weekly Productivity and Performance Bonus 
• Paid Vacation Time 
• Medical (Employee cost share)
• Dental (Employee cost share)
• Vision Insurance (Employee cost share)
• Wellness Plan with Incentives
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D Policy 
• 401 K with Company Match

Team Lead/Manufacturing Fabrication Technician Summary

The Manufacturing Fabrication Technician & Team Lead programs fabrication machinery, trains new machine operators and maintains tooling for multiple machines. Machines include SG-6, Amada turret, Messer Plasma using Prima power programming, Amada programming and Messer plasma programming, team lead is a role that focuses on overseeing the daily operations and performance of a fabrication team, ensuring production goals are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety procedures are followed. They are responsible for guiding and supporting team members, troubleshooting issues, and communicating with other teams or management. 

Team Lead/Manufacturing Fabrication Technician Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervising and Leading the Team
• Operates machinery to fabricate parts to print and work order.
• Serve as a backup programmer for SG-6, Amada turret, Messer Plasma
• Maintain tooling for SG-6, Amada turret, Messer Plasma. 
• Material Management
• Train new operators on all machinery.
• Assist with maintenance on fabrication machinery.
• Complete daily quality control checks in fabrication.
• Assist with parts that require two operators for safe process.
• Provide technical direction to others as needed.
• Must be able to perform math calculations by adding, subtracting, and such as using fractions, decimals, and to solve manufacturing/ assembly issues.
• Maintain clean and safe workspace, while achieving productivity and quality standards.  
• Production Monitoring

Team Lead/Manufacturing Fabrication Technician Required Education, Knowledge & Skills: 

• Associates in Machinery or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience with fiber laser, turret press, press brake and shear operations and programming a plus.
• Prima power programming, Amada programming, Messer plasma programming a plus.
• Knowledge of NC Express and Pronest programming a plus.
• Must be competent in the use of dimensional measuring tools and instruments.
• Excellent attendance
• Strong production mindset with quality precision 
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, written direction, and work orders. 

Team Lead/Manufacturing Fabrication Technician Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. 
• Requires ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, crawl, and kneel. 
• Specific vision ability required includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision with depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment:

Manufacturing work environment that has frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, noise intensity level, proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to weather.

Mickey Truck Bodies and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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