Team Leader – Pipe Bending (Manufacturing)

Lead the work. Set the pace. Build something real.

Wagner is hiring a Team Leader for our Pipe Bending Department—a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a team, run equipment, and keep production moving safely and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced bender, fabricator, or machine operator ready to take the next step into leadership while staying close to the work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a team of operators to meet daily production goals
• Set schedules and assign work to keep production on track
• Operate and help set up pipe bending equipment as needed
• Train and coach team members to improve skills and performance
• Monitor quality and ensure parts meet specifications
• Troubleshoot production or equipment issues
• Track production metrics and support continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in pipe/tube bending, fabrication, or manufacturing
• Previous leadership, lead, or training experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools
• Basic math skills (fractions, measurements)
• Ability to communicate clearly and lead a team
  
  

Why Wagner?

• Employee-Owned (ESOP) – you share in the company’s success
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level leadership roles
• Hands-on leadership (not stuck behind a desk)
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Active, hands-on role (standing, lifting, working with equipment)
• Lift up to 70 lbs occasionally
  
  

Apply Today

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on in the work, apply today and help lead our pipe bending team forward.