Aludyne is Hiring a 3rd shift Die Cast Team Lead Near Auburn, IN
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! The Die Castor Team Lead works with key manufacturing employees to help meet production needs based on the quality and delivery requirements of our customers. Team leads take proactive ownership by encouraging teamwork, ensuring consistent training of employees, and maintaining open lines of communication with supervision 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:
Two to three years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to perform all operations in the cell in order to meet production standards
Forklift certification is required
Knowledge of IATF-16949 system and Knowledge of all inspection gauges
Must have good problem solving and oral/written communication skills
Run proficiently all equipment and relieve when necessary
Employees are expected to work and attend in person meetings as necessary
Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time
Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects up to 55 pounds regularly
Ability to read, write, perform basic math calculations, and complete visual inspections
Visit us to learn more about life at Aludyne! 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.