Forge Team Leader
k2 ascendRedford, MI
$24.00 – $26.00 per hour
APPLYForge Team Leader
k2 ascendRedford, MIMid L4
$24.00 – $26.00 per hour
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersPourers and Casters, Metal
Iron and Steel ForgingNonferrous ForgingAll Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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Forge Team LeadAll candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Location: Redford, MI
Industry: Forging / Heavy Manufacturing
Job Category: Manufacturing / Skilled Trades
Compensation: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, 2nd ShiftAbout the Opportunity
A well-established forging manufacturer is seeking a Forge Team Lead to join its Redford operation. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands forging operations and can help keep a production team working safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Candidates must have either strong hands-on forge operation experience or previous experience leading a forging team or crew. This position is best suited for someone comfortable working in a demanding heavy-manufacturing environment who can lead by example and step in to support production when needed.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and work alongside the forging crew during daily production
- Coordinate workflow, production priorities, and team assignments
- Support open die forging and seamless rolled ring operations
- Operate and oversee forging press and related production equipment
- Assist with moving and positioning material using forklifts, manipulators, and other equipment
- Monitor production for safety, quality, and efficiency
- Troubleshoot production and equipment issues as they arise
- Ensure team members follow established work instructions and safety procedures
- Communicate production status, priorities, and issues with supervisors and operations leadership
- What You BringStrong hands-on forge operation experience OR previous forge team lead/crew leadership experience required
- Knowledge of forging presses, open die forging, or related heavy industrial processes
- Experience operating heavy manufacturing xevrcyc or material-handling equipment
- Ability to lead by example while remaining hands-on with the production team
- Strong understanding of industrial safety and safe equipment operation
- Comfortable working in a hot, physically demanding manufacturing environment
- Dependable, organized, and able to communicate effectively with operators and management
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift
- Willingness to work overtime as production needs require
- Compensation$24.00 – $26.00 per hour
- Overtime opportunities available
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Level
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Salary
$24.00 – $26.00 per hour
Location
Redford, MI
Occupation
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Industry
Iron and Steel Forging
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