What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead (Fabrication - Afternoons) Job position at Armstrong?
DATE: Oct 5, 2026
LOCATION: Johnstown, Ohio, United States, 43031
Company: Armstrong World Industries
Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio
Employment status: Full-Time
What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:
A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
Primary Duty:
Position promotes and governs a safe working environment; supports and enforces company policy, and mentors/coaches employees on every aspect of production, safety, quality, cost, delivery. Position is responsible for ensuring and maintaining all manufacturing standards, ensuring work schedules are accomplished and manpower is scheduled accordingly. Areas of responsibility include turrets, and press brakes.
Working Responsibilities:
Conducts shift meetings with staff to cover safety, quality, and to provide direction and goals for daily activities – reviewing the prior day’s results.
Ensures safety standards are followed and communicated to direct reports. Follows all Company and OSHA Safety Policies.
Completes proper paperwork for accidents and notifies EHS. Reports near misses.
Communicates with Plant Coordinator or Plant Manager to ensure all legal employment standards are followed and to address any employee relations issues.
Attends and participates in all required company training programs.
Conforms to all company policies and procedures.
Maintains a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment.
Commits to and follows the facility Mission, Vision and Values that support the AWI Operating Principles as an individual and team.
Addresses staffing needs, schedules manpower and assigns work to others.
Trains employees on jobs
Works with procurement to schedule and address material issues.
Performs routine and non-routine repetitive production and/or service duties to include: operation of specialty machinery, setup of complex tooling and equipment, completion of reports and logs, follow-up on work schedules
Interprets process sheets for workers
Ensures the plant equipment is clean and organized and in good working condition.
Works with Quality departments to solve issues on the floor. Ensures that the standards for quality, output, safety etc. are adhered to and improved upon.
Keeps accurate records of production, waste, quality checks undertaken.
Must be willing and able to work split shift and overtime as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work activities of 5-8 employees
Education and Experience:
Experience in leading or managing people and in addressing difficult situations in a manufacturing environment
Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
Lean Manufacturing experience a plus
Ability to read blueprints, use computers for programming equipment
Must be proficient in Fabrication Equipment, Maintenance of equipment and Microsoft Office
Must be able to learn PLC, HMI, CNC, EPICOR and Trello Production Tracking
Competitive Wage Rates Based on Experience and Abilities
Career advancement and training opportunities for motivated candidates
Why should you join Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Johnstown OH)
Steel Ceilings, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located a mere 30 minutes from the capital of Ohio, Columbus, a major metropolitan area. Known for its quaint "small-town America" vibe, its proximity to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US, provides the best of both worlds. In addition to the numerous golfing opportunities that Johnstown can boast about. There are car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted in the area year-round.
Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
Job Segment: Fabrication, Manager, Facilities, Employee Relations, Plant Manager, Manufacturing, Management, Operations, Human Resources
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $34,786 - $49,675