Manufacturing Lead Operator - 3rd Shift

Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.

Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Production Lead - 3rd Shift!

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Lead Operator - 3rd Shift is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing heavy machinery in industrial production1. They ensure quality standards are met by conducting regular inspections and quality checks during the assembly and fabrication process1. The Manufacturing Lead Operator oversees daily operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring production schedules are met with efficiency and adherence to quality standards.

Schedule

3rd Shift, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 pm to 6:30 am

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Duties)

• Coordinate and direct assembly and manufacturing activities to maximize productivity and minimize cost

• Inspect products to verify that assembly and production quality and specifications are met

• Lead, train, and motivate existing workers and employees as needed

• Provide ongoing assessment of existing workers and employees

• Assist in coordination of production schedules to achieve customer satisfaction and optimal revenue and margins

• Responsible for the safety of workers and employees on the manufacturing floor

• Confer with supervisors and other leads to coordinate activities between departments

• Responsible for the directing the work effort, conduct, and the appraisal of personnel

• Enter direct work area data into the EPICOR system

• Accountable for reporting the conduct and performance of workers in assigned area to management.

• Monitor work area material inventory levels to ensure that adequate supplies are available for production processes.

Other duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists the shift supervisor by executing lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training workers; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding workers; facilitating disciplinary plans, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Employee(s)/Group /Department Supervised

Assembly Manufacturing personnel

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience)

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 2+ Years of Experience in CNC or Steel Manufacturing environment

• 1+ Years of Experience as Manufacturing Team Lead

Physical Requirements

• Able to squat, bend and lift up to 65 lbs. without assistance.

• Able to operate equipment, including forklifts, safely and able to understand and follow safety protocols.

• Able to stand for up to 10 hours per day and to walk for extended periods of time.

• Able to work in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled facility with fluctuations in temperature.

Technical Requirements

• Ability to utilize a measuring tape to the 1/32" mark.

• Ability to read blueprint and technical drawings, manuals and instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and managers.

Physical Requirements

• Able to squat, bend and lift up to 65 lbs. without assistance.

• Able to operate equipment, including forklifts, safely and able to understand and follow safety protocols.

• Able to stand for up to 10 hours per day and to walk for extended periods of time.

• Able to work in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled facility with fluctuations in temperature.

Work Conditions

Environment: Warehouse (not climate controlled)

Why Terrasmart?

• Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match

• Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry

• Team-oriented culture

• Opportunities for career development and advancement

• Work/Life Balance

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Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.

EEO and ADA

Terrasmart is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Terrasmart complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state or local laws and will consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department.