Hard Armor Special Equipment Lead (2nd Shift)

Summary of Position:

The Special Equipment Lead oversees the day-to-day operation, training, and process control of all specialized equipment within the Hard Armor Department - including the Press, Autoclave, and Waterjet systems.

Monday - Thursday (11:30AM - 10:00PM)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership and training for second-shift press, waterjet, and related equipment operators to ensure understanding of equipment functions, safety procedures, work instructions, and process requirements.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide ongoing coaching or retraining as needed, escalating performance or training concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure second-shift operations adhere to current work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process specifications, quality requirements, and production documentation.
• Monitor process adherence and provide immediate feedback to operators; communicate deviations, quality concerns, and corrective actions to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure operators complete user-level maintenance, inspections, housekeeping, and 5S tasks in accordance with established requirements.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor, maintenance, engineering, and first-shift personnel to report, track, and resolve equipment issues and support clear shift handoffs.
• Reinforce all safety policies, including PPE compliance, lockout/tagout, and equipment-specific safety requirements, and immediately escalate safety concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, quality, and efficient production across second-shift operations while remaining hands-on and assisting with equipment operation as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating or leading manufacturing equipment; press, waterjet, or similar industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Proven ability to train others, maintain process adherence, and complete required production documentation.
• Strong understanding of production flow, process control, equipment utilization, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with limited management presence and support changing production priorities.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the scheduled second shift, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required by production demands. This position is eligible for a 10% second-shift differential.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods. Comfortable working around heat, pressure, and high-noise equipment. Must be able to wear required PPE, including gloves, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.