Team Lead - Fabrication

Company Profile
With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose
Our Team Lead- Fabrication 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.

Position Type
Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location
Onsite, Pooler Georgia: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, Georgia 31322.

Benefits and Other Compensation
JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Application Process
Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on July 17, 2026.

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
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma
• 3 years of experience in fabrication manufacturing environment
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

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
• 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 Friday - Sunday 6am -6pm
• 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.