Job Description

Description

Advance your career with the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world at Aludyne! We aim to recruit and retain thoughtful, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to our customers and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference. If you want to accelerate your development in an environment that promotes fairness, inclusivity, and enhances both personal and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you!

Team Lead - Die Cast work with key manufacturing employees to help meet production needs based on the quality and delivery requirements of our customers. Team Leads take pro-active ownership by encouraging teamwork, ensuring consistent training of employees, and maintaining open lines of communication with supervisor and other department employees.

What You'll Do:

Train all employees in die cast machine for gauge training, safety training, statistical process control (SPC), work instruction manual, production process, attendance, defect identification.

• Train personnel on equipment, process flow, gauging, labeling, secondary equipment, etc.
• Oversees written internal communication for manufacturing processes of the customer product line ensuring completion of Pace boards, information logs, and SPC charts
• Apply appropriate corrective action when operators incur a problem in the manufacturing process: follow up to make sure any tool changes are 100% checked per SPC charts and process control plan. Complete work orders for down equipment.
• Report to supervision employee absences, accidents, machine crashes or emergencies, operator inefficiencies, and any other problems or downtime
• Responsible for communication with operators on Quality Alerts ensuring operator awareness.
• Perform audits for shop cleanliness and organization and report to supervision inefficiencies in housekeeping standards within the cell
• Work with technical staff to improve manufacturing and machining processes
• Set up operators for successful production: verify cells are stocked with raw material, components, paperwork needed, bins for finished product, cardboard, etc. assist with material movement
• Assists in the administration and adherence of 5S standards

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Development and On-The-Job Training
• Employer 401K Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and holidays

Requirements

What We Need from You:

• Ability to start all equipment in the cell from power off to cycle start
• Perform SPC applications
• Must be able to perform all operations in the cell in order to meet production standards
• Ability to identify problems and take prescribed corrective action
• Ability to assist set up personnel and first piece approval
• Ability to monitor, train and instruct employees within the cell on proper operation of machines and inspection of parts
• Run proficiently all equipment and relieve when necessary
• Knowledge of all manufacturing processes within the cell
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and direct manner
• Knowledge and support of company safety programs

Additional Competencies

• Knowledge of IATF-16949 system
• Knowledge of all inspection gauges
• Comprehensive shop math skills
• Must have good problem solving and oral/written communication skills
• Dependability and the ability to work professionally with others

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Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

“Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.”