2nd Shift Moonshiner Team Leader

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Job Summary

The Moonshine Team Lead is an hourly working leader responsible for coordinating the daily execution of in-house fabrication, prototype, fixture, tooling, cart, and custom manufacturing support solutions for the plant. This role leads a team of fabricators and technicians in support of manufacturing, material handling, safety, quality, ergonomic, and continuous improvement needs.

The Team Lead provides day-to-day direction, assigns and prioritizes work, supports problem solving, removes barriers, and helps ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with high workmanship standards. This position also serves as a technical resource and escalation point for more complex fabrication requests while coaching team members across all skill tiers.

This is a hands-on hourly leadership role that combines technical fabrication capability, team coordination, customer communication, and workflow management. The role is not primarily administrative; it is expected to actively support fabrication and prototype activities while leading team performance, standard work, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Daily Execution

• Lead the daily activities of the Moonshine/fabrication team in support of plant priorities.
• Assign work based on skill level, urgency, safety risk, business impact, and available resources.
• Balance labor across multiple requests, projects, and rapid-response needs.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coordination, and hands-on support to technicians.
• Monitor project flow from intake through fabrication, testing, installation, and close-out.
• Escalate capacity, material, technical, or timeline constraints as needed.
• Support shift-to-shift communication and continuity of work when applicable.

Safety and Quality Leadership

• Promote and enforce safe work practices, PPE use, and fabrication safety standards.
• Ensure fabrication, welding, cutting, lifting, assembly, and installation activities are completed safely.
• Reinforce quality expectations, craftsmanship standards, and adherence to specifications.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions, quality concerns, rework trends, and process breakdowns.
• Support risk assessment of custom builds, prototypes, tooling, and ergonomic solutions before implementation.

Technical Fabrication Support

• Support or directly perform fabrication activities including welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, fit-up, assembly, and modification of fixtures, carts, tooling, prototypes, and custom equipment.
• Help translate customer requests, rough concepts, and floor problems into buildable solutions.
• Review prints, sketches, dimensions, and concept ideas for practicality and execution.
• Provide technical guidance on fabrication approach, sequencing, material selection, and build methods.
• Assist with higher-complexity or high-visibility projects requiring advanced troubleshooting or coordination.

Workflow and Customer Support

• Manage incoming requests through the work order or request tracking system.
• Help prioritize jobs based on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational need.
• Communicate regularly with internal customers regarding project scope, status, timing, and constraints.
• Clarify unclear requests and help define practical project goals, success criteria, and timelines.
• Support documentation including sketches, job notes, photos, bills of material, and completion updates.

Team Development and Accountability

• Train, coach, and develop technicians across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 capability levels.
• Reinforce standard work, documentation discipline, safe practices, and teamwork expectations.
• Support onboarding and skill development of new or less experienced fabricators.
• Provide real-time coaching on troubleshooting, craftsmanship, work planning, and customer communication.
• Help identify development opportunities, readiness for progression, and skill gaps across the team.

Continuous Improvement and System Support

• Support continuous improvement activity related to safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, and material flow.
• Help improve team systems including request intake, prioritization, planning, visual management, documentation, and close-out methods.
• Drive organization and 5S in the Moonshine/fabrication area.
• Help capture lessons learned, repeat-build opportunities, and standardization ideas.
• Track and support team performance measures such as backlog, lead time, on-time completion, rework, and throughput.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, welding, prototype, tooling, maintenance, or related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating the daily work of others in a shop or manufacturing setting.
• Strong hands-on fabrication skills including welding, cutting, drilling, grinding, fit-up, and assembly.
• MIG and TIG welding capability required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and respond effectively to changing plant needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work across operations, engineering, CI, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Basic computer skills for work tracking, documentation, and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Welding Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with prototype builds, fixture design, tooling, carts, ergonomic improvements, or custom equipment fabrication.
• Basic machining experience including lathes, mills, grinders, or similar equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Experience working within a work order, project tracking, or maintenance management system.
• Experience in Lean, continuous improvement, or manufacturing process improvement environments.
• Prior experience coaching, training, or developing employees preferred.
• Fork truck, hoist, rigging, or lift equipment experience/certification as applicable.

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.