Group Lead - Blast

Group Lead-Blaster

Westerman, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.

Summary

The Group Leader over paint, and blast assists in the development, training, evaluation, and work schedules of both probationary and regular full-time employees within a given area. This role also provides support to the shift or department supervisor in achieving daily and monthly goals in safety, quality, accuracy and production. The Group Leader will be responsible for expediting work orders through the manufacturing process, accurate production reporting and maximizing resources while reducing scrap/rework. This position acts on the behalf of the supervisor, if absent. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical multi-tasker with excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.

• Resolve day to day issues to meet production, safety, shipping and quality goals.
• Train, develop, and maintain training sheets on all employees and make recommendations for employee advancement.
• Complete production, scrap, and rework reports.
• Provides input on full time disciplinary reports, evaluations, and makes recommendations for merit increases.
• Provide input and present seasonal evaluation and disciplinary reports and provide input on merit increases.
• Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and delegate daily work assignments.
• Record daily attendance of seasonal and regular full-time employees and submit weekly payroll reports.
• Assist supervisor in Incident/Accident investigation and reporting.
• Provide a safe working environment and administer SAFEWORKS program for the assigned area.
• Act on behalf of the supervisor during absence.
• Act as First Responder during Plant emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Previous paint, and blast experience
• NACE level 2 certified
• Basic computer skills – MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with management and other employees to achieve goals
• Support and promote Worthington philosophy
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Basic ability to troubleshooting production/personnel issues
• 2 years experience in manufacturing / production environment
• Frequently is required to stand and sit
• Occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25
• pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to see small detail, depth perception, and the
• Ability to adjust focus.
• 1st Aid/CPR Training, Emergency Response Training
• Completion of WI Management Development Program
• Basic Excel experience
• Continuous Improvement training
• On the job training to enhance safety, productivity, and troubleshooting skills

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift.
• Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a strong range of motion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
• Must be able to see, speak, and hear.
• Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
• Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
• Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Westerman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.