Lead Machinist

Lead Machinist – FECON

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Job Title: Lead Machinist

Manager

Title:

Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt, Full‑Time

FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high‑quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well‑known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high‑quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments.

We offer competitive wages, full health‑care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the area Supervisor, the Machining Team Lead ensures that products are machined and balanced at the highest level of safety and quality at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Job

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ensures that assigned work areas operate in a pro‑active, safety‑focused methodology.
• Oversees that needed components are available to complete orders on the shop floor.
• Follows production schedule in assigned work areas to satisfy internal and external customer requirements per date required.
• Prioritizes, schedules, and delegates work assignments, and directly leads the production of company products at the highest quality, meeting company performance standards, customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine scope of work and any needed fixturing or supplies.
• Provides ongoing performance feedback via area board and daily area meetings. Celebrates successes, addresses complaints, and resolves problems.
• Trains workers to complete work in assigned area.
• Manages daily area meetings and ensures boards are updated daily.
• Leads safety toolbox talks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to read and understand machining drawings and symbols.
• Follow production scheduling.
• Resolve daily production issues with short‑term and long‑term planning.
• Ability to interact with Engineering and all aspects of production with effective communication.
• Conflict resolution abilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years minimum welding experience:
  Machining.
• 2 years’ experience as team lead or area supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment on daily basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing for up to 10 hours per day.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled