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Sheet Metal Lead

Aagard
Alexandria, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025
Job Details

Description

Key Obsessions:

Support the team

  • Serve as the first point of contact for assigned work, coordinating the daily activities of the fabrication cell
  • Train and mentor team members to ensure skill development and role proficiency
  • Foster a positive and dynamic presence, encouraging collaboration and teamwork

Commitment to safety and quality

  • Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively
  • Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively

Help our customers win

  • Assure production priorities are followed, and machine units are complete on time
  • Maintain a “I can’t believe they pulled that off” mindset for expedited parts
  • Recommend and implement best practices to increase productivity and reduce costs
  • Monitor cell performance, identifying areas for improvement and take appropriate action

Perform Fabrication duties

  • As a working lead, operate fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production needs and address equipment issues to minimize downtime
  • Assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to parts, tooling, and processes
  • Address and resolve equipment-related issues to minimize downtime

Core Accountabilities

  • Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
  • Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively.

Knowledge And Experience

  • Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology plus 2 years of fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred
  • Proven career growth in fabrication roles with expertise in setting up and operating fabrication equipment
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb. Ability to lift, pull, push 50lbs
  • Ability to walk or stand for extended periods (up to 100% of the time)

Benefits Offered

At Aagard, we believe in investing in you—your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family

  • No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
  • Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
  • Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
  • Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
  • Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.

Financial Security

  • 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
  • Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.

Time Off

  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
  • 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
  • Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

  • Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
  • Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.

Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart

  • Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
  • Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
  • Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
  • Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.

At Aagard, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here, and we’re proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.

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