Millwright Rigger & Cutting & Forming Lead

Millwright

Position Summary:   

The Millwright/Rigger is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and heavy equipment used in the manufacturing of hollow metal doors and frames. This role requires the ability to move and position heavy equipment using rigging techniques, tools, and machinery, ensuring proper alignment, operation, and safety compliance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installation & Setup: Assemble, align, and install machinery, including press brakes, turret punches, laser cutters, and other plant equipment.
• Rigging Operations: Plan and execute rigging procedures to safely lift and transport heavy equipment within the facility.
• Maintenance & Repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical issues in manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Alignment & Calibration: Use precision tools to align and calibrate machinery to meet manufacturing specifications.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all rigging and lifting operations comply with OSHA standards and company safety protocols.
• Troubleshooting: Identify potential mechanical problems and recommend solutions to prevent equipment failure.
• Fabrication: Assist with fabrication of small parts or modifications to existing machinery as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain records of maintenance and repair activities in accordance with company policies.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as engineering and production, to coordinate equipment installation and repairs.

Cutting & Forming Lead

Position Summary: 

The Cutting and Forming lead directs and coordinates the activities of the Cutting and Forming Department employees and is responsible for quality control and production of the department so that high quality products are produced with a low rejection rate.  This position ensures that employees are productive, that standard operating and safety procedures are followed, and that products meet specifications and quality standards.  This is a hands-on leadership position that includes working with the team as needed to meet daily goals in addition to daily leadership duties. Cutting and Forming department includes Laser, Brake, and Shear Operators. Monitor the department’s performance for ways to improve quality and performance.

The Lead must have a comprehensive understanding of the entire production flow from start to finish, recognizing how decisions at the Laser, Shear, and Press Brake stages affect downstream operations and overall productivity. They will strategically prioritize and sequence tasks, ensuring the shop maintains a balanced and level workflow to optimize efficiency and prevent bottlenecks across departments. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring close collaboration with team members and other department leads to meet daily and long-term goals.

Essential Job Duties:

Departments Daily Operational Management:

• Analyze nesting schedules and schedule specification dates to determine the laser production schedule work requirements each day, sequence of laser assignments, materials needed, equipment, and personnel needed to allocate resources effectively.
• Plan and assign work for Laser, Shear, and Press Brake operators, ensuring on-time production and efficient workflow.
• Monitor the work of employees in Laser, Brake, and Shear departments to ensure that tasks are performed in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with all specifications detailed on cut sheets, with completeness, accuracy, and utilizing proper techniques for safe and secure manufacturing.
• Coordinate department activities with other departments to ensure production for each job is on schedule and in the proper location.
• Keep the VP of Operations apprised of the status of projects in the department and of any obstacles to on-time completion of projects.
• Evaluate workflow across Laser, Brake, and Shear departments and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Establish and implement procedures that maintain high standards of operations, comply with OSHA safety standards, and result in shipments that conform to specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure that each department is clean, organized and free of dangerous conditions with hazardous materials properly stored.
• Inspect equipment and tools for damage or wear, work with Director of Engineering on preventive maintenance needs.
• Notify VP of Operations of any problems regarding machine or equipment operations