What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composite Tool Prep & Reconditioning Lead position at Composite Factory?
Why Composite Factory?
Originally established as Fibreworks Composites in 2009 by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann, we grew to become the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. In 2019, we launched Composite Factory, an AS9100 / ISO-certified sister company serving the Aerospace, Aero Structures, Aviation, Defense, and Medical industries—sectors that demand the highest levels of traceability, certification, and quality. Now fully operating under the Composite Factory name, we have united our teams, experience, and capabilities under one brand.
Rooted in motorsports, we are fully vertically integrated, bringing engineering, machining, tool-making, and production under one roof to deliver advanced Composite Structures with speed, precision, and unmatched quality. Join a team pushing the boundaries of advanced composites and building the future of the industry!
Position Overview:
The Tool Prep and Reconditioning Department Lead (TP&R) will add structure and develop a strong team that can produce high quality tools. This position will report to the Production Supervisor and together you will make improvements to how tools are managed and processed at our organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team of people to certify that all tools are prepped and reconditioned to the highest quality standards.
- Supervise the department schedule to ensure all daily requirements are met.
- Communicates with Planning and Production team to verify that priorities are clear.
- Manage the training and development of all new TP&R employees.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Have the ability to adjust to schedule and priority changes.
- Cooperate with the maintenance and management of the Mold Tracker report.
- Address personnel issues in conjunction with Human Resources.
- Generate and issue Performance Reviews on time to promote a positive work environment.
- Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Must adhere to health and safety procedures, and all workplace policies.
What You Will Bring to the Team:
- Leadership and knowledge.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem solving.
- Team orientated.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
- Critical thinking.
- Previous body work, composite experience required.
Our Investment in You:
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- 401(k) matching after 6 months tenure
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
- Potential to earn quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance
- Discounts on select services/products
- Climate-controlled work environment
Hours of Operation:
7:00AM - 4:00PM; Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays as scheduled by leadership. This position is required to work on-site during scheduled business hours. Any exceptions for remote or work-from-home arrangements must be reviewed and approved in advance by the employee’s manager.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Depending on the position and assigned duties, working conditions and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting
- Climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, or pulling
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving materials, products, tools, or equipment
- Using computers, machinery, material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, or other job-related equipment
- Performing work that requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the handling of small parts or components
- Working around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with varying noise levels, temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, or other manufacturing-related conditions
- Wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, respirators, or other designated PPE
- Using close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus when required by the position
The specific work environment and physical requirements will depend on the essential functions of the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Composite Factory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $43,116 - $61,749