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Cold Forming Team Leader 1ST Shift

RIGHTWAY FASTENERS INC
Columbus, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

Rightway Fasteners, Inc. (RFI) is a successful, growing company that has been making automotive parts in Columbus Indiana for over 25 years. We specialize in manufacturing high tension bolts and other cold formed parts. Learn more at www.rfiusa.com.

RFI is known in the community for its outstanding benefits, job security, and employee growth opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits program helps employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work-life balance. These benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, Rx, and vision insurance
  • Telemedicine available 24/7, 365 days/year
  • Wellness program
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Other Supplemental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, Personal Days, and Vacation Days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On the Job Training

RFI is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and grow along with us, please apply online.

 

Job Title:  Team Leader (CF, TR)

Department:  CF & TR

Reports to:  Group Leaders

Status:  Hourly/Non-Exempt

 

Job Summary and Primary Objectives:

Assist the supervisor in coordinating the activities of team members in the manufacturing process.  Utilize experience and knowledge of equipment, procedures and product specifications.  Perform work of team members.  Train new employees and ensure quality of products. 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist and lead team members
  • Perform line start up
  • Make and keep daily schedule
  • Do quality checks
  • Minor troubleshooting for machines and equipment
  • Consult regularly with Group Leader
  • Back up for absences; relieve others for breaks and lunches
  • Record keeping of parts and info
  • Operate fork truck if licensed
  • Wear all appropriate PPE and follow all safety procedures
  • Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities
  • Set up Coordination Sheets for Production
  • Pre-staging for production sheets for each machine
  • Hourly visual production boards review each 2-4 hours daily
  • Pre-setting up tools & dies for each machine
  • Other duties as assigned

 

 

 

Qualifications:

Skills and Abilities:

  • Able to read and understand kanbans
  • Able to lift between 25 and 50 lbs
  • Be safety conscious
  • Good communication skills (verbal & oral)
  • Able to stand for 8 to 10 hours
  • Bending and squatting required
  •  Understanding of production processes.
  •  Know Safety/Accident reporting procedures.
  • Some computer experience

 

 

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma preferred
  • 2 years of manufacturing experience
  • Must be able to read and write English

 

 

Salary : $18 - $23

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