GROUP LEAD, WELDING MAINTENANCE

SALARY: $55K+

BASED ON EXPERIENCE 

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate activities of team members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods.
• Build strong team member relations and support people development through coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork.
• Work closely with Japanese advisors from parent companies.
• Demonstrate ability to lead safety and quality initiatives and support kaizen activities.
• Ensure alignment of department activities to support company business plan.
• Create improvement strategies related to KPI achievement and translate those strategies into action plans for floor management systems.
• Ensure programs are maintained, the department maintains compliance with standards, and the appropriate training is effectively given to all employees. 
• Create and manage team member development plans.
• Provide assistance to team members in solving work-related problems. 
• Evaluate the issue and consult Manager and/or Human Resources as needed to determine the most effective resolution.
• Support new equipment installation, setup, and on- going maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve to eliminate chronic downtime issues.
• Lead activity to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead maintenance cost evaluation and reduction activities.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, & electrical & electronic components of machinery & equipment.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of facility. 
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Availability to work a shift rotation and overtime as needed.
• Frequent manual lifting of parts or containers up to 33 lbs.
• Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.
• Please Note: Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting. Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• 2-year associate degree in related field or equivalent work experience or training in a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance leadership position
• Experience with Fanuc/Yaskawa robots, Omron PLC
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to pass mechanical/electrical aptitude pre-employment test if required
• Personal computer and software skills
• PLC programming ability is a plus

BENEFITS:

YKTA provides a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our team members. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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