Team Leader - Mold Department

The Primetals Ghent, KY facility conducts maintenance and reconditioning of conventional and new state-of-the-art slab casting equipment for Nucor Gallatin. The facility also offers engineering services, in-plant laser measurement services, plant millwright services, mechanical machining, fabrication, and welding services. Our expertise and technological advancements for the maintenance, repair and manufacture of continuous casting equipment, mold, segment, roll and related components allow us to provide our customers with an exceptional value in workmanship and quality assurance.

We are currently recruiting to fill the role of 1st shift Team Leader in our Mold Department in Ghent, KY location.
The Team Leader will spend more than 90% of work hours performing mechanical maintenance tasks similar to those of other group members.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing a direct crew of teammates to ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety procedures are consistently met. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to train, motivate, and support team members in achieving operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to a team of production teammates.
• Train team members to perform tasks to established quality and performance standards.
• Enforce and promote adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Support production efficiency by ensuring tasks are completed according to schedule.
• Verify, certify, and document completion of assigned work.
• Lead tasks and assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times.
• Respond to customer and teammate inquiries clearly and effectively.
• Continuously develop new skills and share knowledge through on-the-job training and mentorship.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven organizational skills
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers, and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.