Beam Team Leader - ESAPCO
FARMTEK
The individual in this position will report to the Weld Shop Manager. This individual is responsible for working closely with the Manager in managing and supervising the activities in the Beam building for Tack, Weld and Beam Line Operator team members. Assist in scheduling, delegating and coordinating departmental activities to fulfill work orders, meet inventory accuracy and deliver manufactured products. Serve as a mentor to other current and new team members to meet company organizational goals and objectives. This is a safety sensitive position because this is a hands-on supervisory role. This individual will be working with welding equipment, forklifts, machinery such as shears, robotic welders, pallet jacks, Big Joe, combis, tube benders, plasma, lasers, hoists, banders and painting equipment and sprayers. Will be using a variety of power and hand tools including saws, drill presses, grinders, sanders and others. Will be around and working on heavy steel beams and steel pipe for trusses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate activities of team members engaged in tacking, welding and beam line operations. Supervise and coordinate activities to ensure best utilization of labor, materials and exercise discipline on the department working with the Weld Shop Manager.
Participate in the interviewing and selecting process by interviewing applicants, giving candidates tours and giving recommendations to the Weld Shop Manager.
Responsible for reading and understanding specifications, drawings or other related project and engineering documentation.
Maintain welding, tack and beam line machine supplies such as filters, gas, flux, fixtures and other supplies also including PPE for the area and ensure team members have what they need on a continual basis.
Manage operations in those areas and ensure adequate coverage for assigned tasks.
Enforce all ESAPCO policies, procedures, work rules and safety policies.
Set priorities using the reports specific to the area.
Ensure team members are completing their safety checklists in Site Docs daily, weekly or monthly as they need to complete them.
Prepare orders ahead of what is released as required by management.
Propose improvements in those areas. Complete requisition forms as required and talk with Weld Shop manager on the nature of the issue, expenses required, how the solution will benefit the team, where to get equipment and total cost and cost savings.
Suggest production or inventory control processes that will minimize or eliminate problems.
Inspect work or confer with Weld Inspectors to maintain specified standards and quality.
Train team members in their areas of Weld, Tack and Beam Line Operations of machines and equipment.
Must be an excellent communicator. Able to give instructions in an efficient and effective way to the team. Ensure optimum utilization of available work with overall objective of successful completion of projects.
Ensure all weld, tack and plant equipment and machines are maintained and current operable, calibrated and in good condition.
Must be certified and trained to operate a forklift and combi.
Operate other equipment as needed such as grinders, drill presses, saws, hoists, slings etc.
Responsible along with the Weld Manager for the overall safety of the department. Ensure everyone is following safety rules, policies and procedures and ensure employees are not putting themselves in harm’s way.
Report any maintenance issues to the Weld Manager and put in a fix it ticket. If machine or equipment needs to be locked out contact Maintenance right away and ensure no one operates the machine or equipment. Work with maintenance personnel as needed.
Be a team player and a role model. Contribute to a positive atmosphere of cooperation, productivity, team spirit and be a champion of the strategic plan.
Assist with training employees as directed by management. Be a mentor and a teacher.
Keep workspace clean and organized and assist other employees with this initiative as well.
Continue to work with the Continuous Improvement department to work on lean initiatives and safety items.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience working with blueprints, engineering drawings or other specifications.
Knowledge of manufacturing process.
Knowledge of quality measurement tools.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong positive attitude and a team player.
Ability to foster a positive atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration.
Some computer experience required.
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years experience preferred. Must have communication skills appropriate for the job and ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. In addition to the lifting the job requires various carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling and squatting.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job is required to be performed inside and outdoors exposed to all sort of weather elements including hot, humid, dry dusty and cold conditions both inside and outside. Noise level is moderate for this position
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Big things are happening at ESAPCO! We are passionate about our employees' success, and we are committed to providing the platform to attain it.
Since 1979, FarmTek, a division of Engineering Services & Products Company (ESAPCO), has delivered high quality poultry, equine, hog, livestock and nursery products at the best possible prices. The key to our success is our dynamic, winning team of employees. Building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service is our foremost objective.
Selected by Inc. magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the country, we are nationally known as the industry leader in manufacturing structures and greenhouses. Through our extensive catalog series, we also provide a wide variety of supplies for agricultural, growing and storage needs.
We are 100% committed to peak performance and reap the rewards provided by that level of accomplishment. Our collaborative culture recognizes that everyone's contribution is vital. If you are interested in joining our dedicated and motivated team.
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