Technical Team Lead 3rd Shift

75 Plumb Pak Drive, Winchester, New Hampshire 03470 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

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Position Summary

Partners with the production and engineering leadership and assists in the coordination of various technical specialist duties including, but not limited to, injection molding & CNC machining, injection mold inspection/preventive maintenance/repair, industrial maintenance and related technical tasks. The Technical Team Leader supports and leads in maintaining quality control measures, monitoring individual and team productivity/service goals, and promoting a safe/lean culture.

As a working lead, this position will also perform the essential functions relevant to respective specialized technical team such as injection mold processing, process troubleshooting electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, supporting and sustaining production equipment to continuously improve operations of production lines and completing/overseeing preventative Maintenance requests. Accountable for machine down time and is involved in the OEE metric for plastics department.

Be an acknowledged leader in the existing molding machines and tooling, and industrial maintenance shop towards driving continuous improvement, and have extensive knowledge of all existing equipment, machine, tooling and/or industrial maintenance processes.

Position Responsibilities   

• In conjunction with production and engineering leadership, oversee floor operations to include directing labor, the ability to flex labor based on business need, and the ability to maintain consistent workflow in all areas to meet customer service levels.
• Confident in making recommendations to team and adjusting operations accordingly to meet service goals.
• Supports manufacturing in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical PLC related troubleshooting systems and equipment issues.
• Production support of answering calls, assisting in changeovers and setups. Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments including any other shop tools and equipment
• May recommend appropriate counseling /corrective action for execution by leadership as needed.
• Ensure policies and procedures are consistently followed by team.
• Communicate in a professional/respectful manner operational priority, customer requirements, and develop teamwork between/among production teams and shifts.
• Create and maintains a safety-conscious workforce by championing 6S, modeling all safety policies and housekeeping practices, conducting safety meetings, and assisting with thorough accident/incident investigations.
• Set up and run multiple injection mold machines simultaneously, efficiently running parts through the equipment.
• Train new hires at all experience levels, technical trainees and apprentices in all areas of relevant shop processes, e.g., machining, tooling, maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Superior time and priority management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, coaching, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
• Proficient in part inspection, including use of calipers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and micrometers and height gauge.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Team player with strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of ISO9001 and LEAN principles.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Fast learner. Able to pick up new processes quickly.
• Understanding of automated tool probing conc