Manufacturing Team Lead

Located in Leola, PA we are Dexco Racking, manufacturer of Dexco Structural Steel I-Beam Racking Systems. We are a well-established, successful, and growing metal fabrication company that has been in business since 1962. We engineer and manufacture structural steel racking systems to safely meet nearly any weight requirement. Our racks are ideal for storing industrial materials such as lumber, coils, dies, pipe tubing, bar stock, sheet metal and glass supporting loads ranging from 2,000 to 80,000 pounds.

Our racks deliver well-engineered and reliable solutions for all varieties of industrial storage. With our focus on safety, superior quality and great people ... our racks are built to last!

Currently, we are undergoing a major $3.7M plant overhaul with updated lighting; new equipment; new lunch room and completely renovated men's and women's locker room spaces. Our specialty is Dexco Structural Steel I-Beam Racking Systems, where we are an industry leader in design and manufacturing.

Join a leader in the Material Handling and Storage industry. Ross Industrial is recognized across the country for its ability to engineer and manufacture vertical storage solutions for heavy-duty industrial applications.

We are looking for a Production Lead Person.

• Assists Production Supervisor in individual work areas, meeting production requirements based on customer specifications, with important emphasis on safety, quality, cost control, delivery, and employee development.
• Perform welding and fabrication of materials and perform general equipment maintenance.

• Welding metals as specified by drawings and work orders.
• Prepare metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Train new welders and mentoring team.
• Diagnose issues and troubleshoot as required.
• Liaising with the line supervisor, reporting any issues, and making suggestions for improvement.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by having the ability to work in a constant state of alertness, following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times and ensures safety precautions are observed by all fabrication facility employees.
• Use judgement in selecting the repair methods, equipment and materials used to accomplish assignments.
• Ensure safeguards for equipment and PPE while performing welding operations.
• Regularly cleaning and inspecting welding equipment and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Operate tools and equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination.
• Autonomous/Independent – enjoys working with little direction.
• Experience with metal manufacturing.
• Ability to transport, move, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the team and supervisor(s).
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, equipment, hazards, and safety precautions of the welding trade.
• Knowledge and skill in use of computers and assorted software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to apply basic math principles including fractions and basic geometry.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• Minimum 5 years welding and fabricating experience required. At least 2 years lead/supervisory experience required.
• Trade school certification or advanced degree from an accredited institution in welding preferred but not required.

• Manufacturing experience, preferably in metals manufacturing.
• The desire to learn and grow.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Be a team player.
• Have the motivation to strive for continual improvement and willingness to be a part of a team looking to move our cultural forward.

• The ability to read a tape measure.
• Basic math.
• Understand weld symbols.
• Interpret blueprints and follow work instructions accurately.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude to be part of the solution when problems…