Fabrication Team Leader – Weekend 

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for supporting all fabrication processes as well as assisting with product improvements and process developments in the Fabrication Department.  The incumbent is expected to remain updated on operation and basic troubleshooting technology of all fabrication processes and machine tools. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Lead the team in a production environment
• Ensure all operator preventative maintenance procedures are completed as scheduled and maintain Preventative Maintenance logs
• Execute specified preventative maintenance procedures
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables on all processes and machine tools
• Facilitate and monitor training programs
• Able to create and maintain downtime logs, error logs, etc.
• Continually strive to improve process quality and efficiency
• Participate in problem solving and cost reduction projects as assigned
• Must post quality, cost, delivery and safety metrics
• Ability to sustain Assembly Department
• Ability to backfill for direct production duties as necessary

Nature & Scope

Reports to Fabrication Group Leader.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
• High school diploma
• Three years of experience in fabrication manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Diploma in Welding Technology
• 1 – 3 years in a leadership role
• Five years of experience in fabrication in a related industry 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Knowledge of automated fabrication processes
• Effective customer service and communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be proactive
• Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Able to work effectively in a team environment through delegation
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment; available for overtime
• Ability to operate the following equipment: CO₂ Lasers, CNC Bending Presses, Welding Robots and CNC Machining Centers, Manual and Semi-Auto Welding Processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including but not limited to 12-hour shifts/7 days a week
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities.  These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.