Lead Operator Machining - Third Shift Walor North America is looking for a Lead Operator to join its Machining team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest productivity across ...
Lead Operator Machining - Third Shift Walor North America is looking for a Lead Operator to join its Machining team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest productivity across ...
Manufacturing Machine Operator
$14.25 - $17/hr
You will serve as a crucial link between the production associate and the lead operator. Qualifications and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in ...
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Manufacturing Machine Operator
$14.25 - $17/hr
You will serve as a crucial link between the production associate and the lead operator. Qualifications and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in ...
... Lead and coordinate field crews on civil construction work Required Experience ✔ Foreman or Lead Operator experience ✔ Heavy civil / underground utility construction ✔ Track Hoe operation (MUST ...
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... Lead and coordinate field crews on civil construction work Required Experience ✔ Foreman or Lead Operator experience ✔ Heavy civil / underground utility construction ✔ Track Hoe operation (MUST ...
Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator - Track Hoe (Heavy Civil:WD)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$33 - $45/hr
... Lead and coordinate field crews on civil construction work Required Experience Foreman or Lead Operator experience Heavy civil / underground utility construction Track Hoe operation (MUST) Trench ...
Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator - Track Hoe (Heavy Civil:WD)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$33 - $45/hr
... Lead and coordinate field crews on civil construction work Required Experience Foreman or Lead Operator experience Heavy civil / underground utility construction Track Hoe operation (MUST) Trench ...
... Lead and coordinate field crews on civil construction work Required Experience Foreman or Lead Operator experience Heavy civil / underground utility construction Track Hoe operation (MUST) Trench ...
... Lead and coordinate field crews on civil construction work Required Experience Foreman or Lead Operator experience Heavy civil / underground utility construction Track Hoe operation (MUST) Trench ...
Material Handler
Delaware, OH · On-site
$16 - $19.25/hr
Report any shortages or discrepancies to the Lead Operator and the issuing department. Inventory Management: Regularly check material racks and bins throughout the day to ensure sufficient hardware ...
Material Handler
Delaware, OH · On-site
$16 - $19.25/hr
Report any shortages or discrepancies to the Lead Operator and the issuing department. Inventory Management: Regularly check material racks and bins throughout the day to ensure sufficient hardware ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
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Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Quick apply
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Quick apply
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Quick apply
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Material Handler
$16 - $19.25/hr
Report any shortages or discrepancies to the Lead Operator and the issuing department. * Inventory Management: Regularly check material racks and bins throughout the day to ensure sufficient hardware ...
Material Handler
$16 - $19.25/hr
Report any shortages or discrepancies to the Lead Operator and the issuing department. * Inventory Management: Regularly check material racks and bins throughout the day to ensure sufficient hardware ...
Material Handler
Delaware, OH · On-site
$16 - $19.25/hr
Report any shortages or discrepancies to the Lead Operator and the issuing department. * Inventory Management: Regularly check material racks and bins throughout the day to ensure sufficient hardware ...
Material Handler
Delaware, OH · On-site
$16 - $19.25/hr
Report any shortages or discrepancies to the Lead Operator and the issuing department. * Inventory Management: Regularly check material racks and bins throughout the day to ensure sufficient hardware ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
Shift Supervisor
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$120K/yr
Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...
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Job description
Lead Operator Machining - Third Shift
Walor North America is looking for a Lead Operator to join its Machining team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest productivity across all production lines during shifts while also acting as a backup to run production as needed in addition to assisting the supervisor.
What you will do
Walor North America is looking for a Lead Operator to join its Machining team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest productivity across all production lines during shifts while also acting as a backup to run production as needed in addition to assisting the supervisor.
What you will do
- Responsible for day to day technical management of multiple lines approximately 10 employees
- Ensure setup readiness and first part approval
- Instill good company/employee relations, including cooperation and teamwork
- Support operators with changing tooling offsets, replacing tool holders, part verification, macro program changes, monitor tool life, etc.
- Ensures shift data and records are accurate and up to date. Verifies information input into company software is accurate and complete
- Ensure compliance with scrap review process and verification of in process and final scrap are transferred to the respective review area
- Supporting staff with challenging tasks (e.g. machine changeovers, machine settings)
- Ensuring maximum productivity through quick troubleshooting, scrap mitigation and utilization of planned downtime effectively in consultation with supervisor
- Responsible for leading daily Shop Floor Meetings in their defined areas
- Ensuring quality of product through hourly checks and routine audits
- Will serve as trainers when new associates are onboarded into their areas
- Identification and elimination of wastes in processes by participation in engineering activities
- Authorized to initiate a write up in their defined areas and propose disciplinary action to the supervisor
- Train employees on technical aspects such as machine operation, changing inserts and basic troubleshooting
- Fill in for absent employees if necessary
- In the absence of the supervisor perform all necessary duties
- Adherence to federal, state and local laws and regulations, internal policies and other applicable rules including IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements
- Continuous improvement of work and activities
- Fulfilling thoroughly all tasks within the scope of defined qualifications and responsibilities
- Represent the company in a professional and respectful manner
- Maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information
- Adherence to 5S principles
- Operate CNC machines
- Operate forklift if necessary
- Maintain all machine fluid levels and perform daily PM
- Perform hourly inspections of all lines as per the SOP
- Escalation of quality deviations, machine condition and all production related matters to the supervisor
- Ability to stop production for quality concerns or issues
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
What you will bring
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in metal working
- Minimum of 3+ years CNC machine experience
- CNC programming knowledge preferred
- Automation experience preferred
- Basic computer skills
- General machining skills
What is in it for you?
You will have the opportunity to an influential member of the WNA team that puts quality and innovation at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits Overview
- Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays and parental leave
- Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401k savings plan with company matching to help you save for retirement
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual reimbursements for designated personal protective equipment
- Monthly gym membership reimbursement
Work Environment
- Location-The Lead Operator role is based onsite at our Columbus facility
- Physical Demand-May be required to lift moderately heavy automotive components up to 15 pounds
- Schedule-Third Shift Sunday thru Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:15 AM, some overtime or weekends may be necessary
Walor North America strives to be a workplace that is free of discrimination and places fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging in the highest regard. We believe that a diverse workforce forms an environment in which our employees can develop themselves but also develop better products for our customers. Diversity in the workplace allows our employees to embrace new experiences through professional, personal, educational or volunteer opportunities. We here at Walor North America are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We invite all interested candidates to review the responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that align with your skills, capabilities and career path.
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