Lead - Kettle Operator - Nights

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Scope of Responsibility:

This position is a working lead and a liaison between Sabre Galvanizing leadership and kettle or pre-treat areas employees and leads the department to accomplish specific production goals while working safely and conscientious of quality.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure all galvanized products meet Sabre quality requirements and promote efficiency
• Lead, guide, motivate and communicate to employees professionally and competently
• Provide training and development to new and existing employees to cultivate high performing teams
• Direct and assign work to employees within their specific area as needed to reach production goals Operate overhead crane to maneuver heavy steel products hanging from large racks
• Inspect all lifting equipment prior to use (forklifts, cranes, etc.)
• Ensure ash is swept from kettle on a continual basis. Ensure ash is free of zinc and store ash in barrels for later use
• Add zinc and other alloys to the kettle and pre-treat in order to maintain proper levels and proper quality of product. May require operating forklifts
• Dross kettle (remove sludge) on a pre-determined schedule according to Sabre guidelines
• Maintain safe and efficient kettle temperatures and kettle zinc levels at all times
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
• Adhere to established housekeeping standards
• Minimize downtime and delays with efficient processing and employee direction
• Train and assess employees’ competencies in the Skill-Based Pay process
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management

Position Requirements:

• Prior Galvanizing and/or Manufacturing experience required
• Experience using forklifts and cranes required
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required
• Regular and timely attendance is required
• Prior Lead/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility highly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred
• Ability to oversee the production of 5 employees and manage job orders while completing tasks promptly
• Ability to plan, organize, pay attention to details and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work well with people in a number of positions

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, tugging, stooping, bending, twisting, crawling and handling of materials
• Position requires manual dexterity, ability to pick/pinch and work with fingers, repetitive motions of wrists/hands/finger, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual
• Effectively and safely utilizes ladders, manlifts, forklifts, overhead cranes, etc. Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Must be able to work in an open environment for long shifts (including weekends) exposed to extreme temperatures, standing entire shift
• Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to make general observations of facilities or structures

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity