Production Tech Lead

The Hall Group is looking for experienced and driven mechanics with Industrial experience. This is an opportunity not just to work, but to build a career towards leadership. Our team values commitment to safety, punctuality, and initiative. Under minimal supervision, these positions will support the team in meeting production goals safely and effectively. Our team prefers to operate 4 days a week on 10-hour shifts. We encourage all to apply for this position, regardless of criminal background. If you can work hard and be on time, we want to talk to you!

Under minimal supervision, assist the team in meeting, organizing, and overseeing its day-to-day goals and act as the focal point for the team for resolution of issues or problems. Operates in a team environment to meet departmental goals, create displays/prototypes, run required machines.

Major Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist teammates with resolving problems or issues.
• Communicate with Warehouse, Engineering, QC, Supply Chain, and other areas to ensure adequate materials for a smooth production flow.
• Consult and confer with the production supervisor and engineering personnel to discuss developmental problems and to recommend product modifications.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Escalates disciplinary actions to Foreman with recommendations.
• Follow standard operating procedures (e.g., running machines, assembling, and operating computers and other various machines).
• Inspect and test products to verify conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments or circuit testers.
• Lay out and mark reference points and dimensions on materials, using measuring instruments and drawing or scribing tools.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; and calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Monitor accountability (e.g., production paperwork, daily production process, etc.).
• Organize and ensure workflow, paperwork, and computer entry completion.
• Programs CNC press brake/ understands CCN laser programming by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Provide suggestions for improvement of process or quality.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
• This person will be ultimately responsible for the work of all others functioning in the drill press area.
• Troubleshoots production area issues.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; and reading technical publications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• 2-year associate degree, Technical School Training in the field of Electronics, Networking, Mechanics, Technical certifications, or work-related experience
• Must have 3-5 years in a basic machine shop environment, with an additional 5-10 years of hands-on CNC; programming, and technical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of Hall Group’s products and specifications
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience
• Leadership training and knowledge
• Knowledge of blueprint reading

Qualifications Preferred

• CNC Programming
• Supervisory Experience
• OSHA30

The Hall Group is the parent company to the Bush-Whacker rotary cutter brand and Hall Tank, a tank manufacturing company, both located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In operation and family-owned since the 30s, both companies are nationwide distributors of fine products hand-welded by hard-working Arkansans. With tenures of over 30 years for some employees, this is a place to grow and lead by example as we continue to expand and improve our operations and services. Learn more about Bush-Whacker and Hall Tank.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Please list a date you'd be willing to start.

Work Location: One location