Sheet Metal Cell; SMC) Lead

Description Come work in our climate-controlled Factory in Dane, WI!

Ready to take your fabrication skills to the next level while making a difference for people and the planet? Join Renew Aire
, where innovation meets purpose. We're seeking a Sheet Metal Cell (SMC) Lead to add to our team working to build high-performance Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems that bring fresh air to hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings across the country.

At Renew Aire, we’ve been innovating energy recovery ventilation for over 40 years, improving indoor air quality while reducing energy costs. With a people-centric culture, we foster a fun, collaborative, and innovative environment where our team members are valued contributors to our mission. Based in Madison, WI, we’re proud to hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications, driving both sustainability and health.

The SMC Lead is responsible for participating in and leading the fabrication of parts using fabrication equipment according to current drawings and specifications. Adherence to all procedures relating to materials, quality, equipment operation, and testing, as well as all fabrication department and company procedures is essential. This position assists with the coordination of the workflow throughout Fabrication cells according to schedule and routings and under the direction of or in the absence of the Fabrication Senior Lead and/or Fabrication Site Supervisor.

Assists Fabrication Senior Lead, Fabrication Site Supervisor, and Maintenance team in addressing and coordinating resolution of machine unplanned downtime events and parts production issues directly, and with the assistance of the Fabrication Senior Lead, Fabrication Site Supervisor, and CNC programmers.

• Act as a technical expert and leader within the fabrication team; coach, train, and support technicians with guidance or direction on performance of tasks while modeling safe, positive work practices
• Serve as a communication liaison between technicians and leadership, ensuring a cohesive 'One Team' culture and seamless, comprehensive information sharing across all shifts and facilities
• Adhere to and enforce all department and company procedures
• Operate fabrication equipment to high-quality standards, leveraging expert-level access to troubleshoot complex machinery issues and engage external technical support when necessary, especially in times of uncertainty in troubleshooting
• Lead machine operation during prove-out processes and communicate results with programmers. During prove-out processes always act as an agent for open, respectful, and constructive communication.
• Lead by example to ensure safe work practices are being used while promoting a positive, encouraging work environment in Fabrication
• Act as an expert and a go-to individual in the fabrication technicians’ team. Help troubleshoot equipment for others, solve material handling problems, scheduling problems, and support other teammates
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to cross train across multiple cells (including cells at other Renewaire facilities when necessary) on multiple machines and/or fabrication equipment
• Perform material handling of raw metal sheets and of finished product with attention to detail
• Assist in developing and lead efforts to update equipment setup, tooling change, and process flow documentation to reflect current practices
• Coordinate with and assist maintenance team and supervisors during planned and unplanned maintenance
• Lead efforts to streamline workflows within facility and across facilities
• In support of Material team, serve as primary contact for Fab part transfer and logistics issue resolution
• Manage cell order(s) whether delivered by ERP or alternate report including error resolution
• Serve as backup representative for any daily meetings as required
• Process relevant forms (e.g. PPAF, IMP, Safety Communication) as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

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