Cold Forming Team Leader 1ST Shift

Rightway Fasteners, Inc. (RFI) is a successful, growing company that has been making automotive parts in Columbus Indiana for over 25 years. We specialize in manufacturing high tension bolts and other cold formed parts. Learn more at  is known in the community for its outstanding benefits, job security, and employee growth opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits program helps employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work-life balance.

These benefits include:

Medical, dental, Rx, and vision insurance

Telemedicine available 24/7, 365 days/year Wellness program
401k Retirement Plan Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Disability Insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Other Supplemental Insurance Paid Time Off, Holidays, Personal Days, and Vacation Days Tuition Reimbursement On the Job TrainingRFI is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and grow along with us, please apply online.

Job Title:

Team Leader (CF, TR)
Department: CF & TR

Reports to:

Group Leaders Status:
Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary and Primary Objectives:

Assist the supervisor in coordinating the activities of team members in the manufacturing process. Utilize experience and knowledge of equipment, procedures and product specifications. Perform work of team members. Train new employees and ensure quality of products.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist and lead team members

Perform line start upMake and keep daily schedule

Do quality checks

Minor troubleshooting for machines and equipment

Consult regularly with Group Leader Back up for absences; relieve others for breaks and lunches

Record keeping of parts and info Operate fork truck if licensed

Wear all appropriate PPE and follow all safety procedures

Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities

Set up Coordination Sheets for Production Pre-staging for production sheets for each machine

Hourly visual production boards review each 2-4 hours daily

Pre-setting up tools & dies for each machine

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Able to read and understand kanbans

Able to lift between 25 and 50 lbsBe safety conscious

Good communication skills (verbal & oral)
Able to stand for 8 to 10 hours

Bending and squatting required

Understanding of production processes.

Know Safety/Accident reporting procedures.

Some computer experience

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma preferred2+ years of manufacturing experience

Must be able to read and write English