Tool Room Lead 1st Shift

• Benefits Begin Day 1-No Waiting Period
• 401K Company Match
• Quarterly Attendance and Plant Performance Bonus
• 13 Paid Holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Years
• Team Lead Hourly Bonus Pay

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

Position Summary
It is the Team Lead's responsibility to oversee/direct the activities of the tool room. Assists in planning, scheduling, manufacturing and rework of dies and tooling in order to support the manufacturing process. This is a 1st Shift position.
Responsibilities

• Work closely with Tool Room Supervisor to direct activities of the 1st shift tool room employees.
• Train less experienced tool makers.
• Enters required data into the reporting system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to operate all tool room equipment with no supervision to meet necessary quality and productivity requirements.
• Ability to read all manufacturing and tooling prints and select and prepare necessary tools to meet print tolerances.
• Utilizes all tool room gaging equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance when required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 3-5 years previous experience as Tool Maker in a manufacturing setting.
• 3-5 years in a Lead or similar type of role in a tool room setting.
• Experience using a variety of manual machines to manufacture tooling, in the Fastener Industry is a plus.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Strong trouble shooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• HSD/GED or equivalent experience.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.