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Manufacturing Lead

OilStates Industries
Tulsa, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026

Are you interested in a position that is challenging and innovative? Be part of what’s next! Oil States Industries, Inc. is a highly respected global designer and manufacturer of diverse products for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, defense, and general industrial applications. Since our founding in 1942, we have been known as innovators - crossing new frontiers in all the markets we serve. We continue to pioneer products and solutions through application of our technologies across industry boundaries. Oil States recognizes that our employees are our greatest asset, and we offer employee programs that enrich and protect our employees. Oil States is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Manufacturing Lead for our Tulsa, Oklahoma location in our organization, the Manufacturing Lead has a critical and challenging role in helping achieve innovation and meeting our commitments.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares and operates molding press to process/produce a high-quality product. Ensures production continuity of press lines. Troubleshoots equipment and processes as need arises. Assists operators with documentation and processes. Ensures molding records reflect accuracy of the day’s production. Fills in for Molding Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sets up press-checking tonnage, cure time, temperature, speed control etc.
  • Retrieves preforms/extrusions/inserts for job as needed.
  • Makes sure paperwork is filled out correctly.
  • Approves time in Mercury (Kronos).
  • Has an understanding of the molding processes at all skill levels.
  • Understands how to operate press according to job specifications.
  • Insures MIP’s are being followed.
  • Inspects parts for flaws.
  • Helps troubleshoot molding of rejected parts.
  • Records time and work on the labor ticket each day.
  • Checks production records for job completion and upcoming assignments.
  • Communicates with support departments as necessitated by production needs.
  • Assigns presses as necessary.
  • Assists employees as needed.
  • Communicates all production/press-related information to the next shift lead or shift Supervisor.
  • Understands LEAN concepts, such as TAKT, time, capacity measures, etc.
  • Perform all tasks as required of a Safety Sensitive position.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fills in for supervisor when needed
  • Assists with mold installation as needed
  • Assists with material handling between departments as needed
  • Facilitates the training of press operators at all levels
  • Moves molding materials from the staging area to the pressline
  • Able to relieve and fill-in during lunch breaks and operate press

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of one-year related experience
  • General experience in a production environment filling a supervisory role
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Problem solving/decision making skills
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Conversion of weights and measures
  • Comprehension of written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Basic mathematical skills (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prolonged standing/walking
  • Repetitive motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or neck movement
  • Keyboard work
  • Occasional forceful hand grasp
  • Ability to read
  • Occasional bending/twisting/crouching and squatting
  • Use of vibrating tools
  • Able to hear and speak clearly
  • Lifting, pulling, and carrying up to/in excess of 50 pounds
  • Reaching from shoulder level or below/over shoulder level
  • Frequent climbing of ladders/scaffolds/step stools and stairs
  • Ability to see to distinguish colors, prepare/analyze figures, prepare/review documents and to visually inspect items
  • Use of machinery and machinery that produces excessive heat
  • Ability to endure a hot work environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  • Exposure to extreme heat for more than an hour
  • Bright environment or lighting

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

  • This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position. The incumbent is required to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.

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