T8 Fabrication Team Lead

America team is currently looking for a Fabrication Team Leader on 1 st shift to join our Taylorville, IL facility.

The Fabrication Team Lead is responsible for leading daily fabrication operations while actively participating in production activities.

This role combines hands-on operation of fabrication equipment with leadership responsibilities, including coordinating workflow, training employees, monitoring productivity and quality, and promoting a safe and efficient work environment.

The Team Lead serves as the first point of contact for fabrication employees, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.

Your Impact


* Lead and support daily fabrication operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.


* Assign work and coordinate staffing to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.


* Assist in the following: set up, adjust, program, calibrate, and troubleshoot fabrication equipment.


* Monitor equipment performance and address operational issues to ensure efficient workflow.


* Perform quality inspections and utilize measuring instruments including calipers, protractors, tape measures, and steel rulers to verify product specifications.


* Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production documentation.


* Train, coach, and mentor team members on equipment operation, quality requirements, safety practices, and standard work procedures.


* Assist with onboarding and development of new employees.


* Ensure compliance with all safety standards, policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.


* Promote and maintain 5S standards and a clean, organized work environment.


* Support and implement Lean Manufacturing and Quality Management System initiatives.


* Communicate departmental priorities, production updates, and operational concerns with supervisors and team members.


* Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to support individual and team success.


* Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as required.


* Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.


* Escalate equipment, quality, personnel, or safety concerns to management as appropriate.


* Serve as a role model for company values, safety expectations, and operational excellence.

Your Experience and Qualifications


* HS Diploma or GED required.


* Preferred experience or exposure to Aquila DMM (Dynamic Machine Management) program.


* 2+ years of progressively responsible or related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.


* Solid grasp of manufacturing or warehouse concepts, methods, and techniques.


* Prior Microsoft experience desired.


* Prior experience working in a warehouse and material handling experience is a plus.


* Successful completion of Gr...