Production LaborerTechnician Lead
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Job Location:
Saxonburg, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Production Laborer/Technician Lead
Location: Saxonburg PA
Division: Luxfer Powders (a division of Luxfer MEL Technologies)
Shift: 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. MondayFriday
About Luxfer
Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development manufacture and supply of magnesium and zirconium-based products used in high-performance technology industries worldwide. Our materials support Aerospace Automotive Oil & Gas Ceramics Healthcare and critical safety applications for organizations including the U.S. Armed Forces FEMA and the Red Cross.
At Luxfer our core values Customer First Integrity Accountability Innovation Personal Development and Teamwork guide how we work every day.
About the Role
We are seeking a Production Lead / Supervisor to support and guide daily manufacturing operations at our Saxonburg PA facility. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing production activities ensuring safety and quality standards are met and providing day-to-day direction and support to production employees.
The Production Lead / Supervisor works alongside the production team serves as the first point of contact for operational issues and partners with management maintenance and quality teams to meet production goals while maintaining a safe compliant and efficient work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily production activities to ensure safety quality and productivity targets are consistently met
- Provide direct guidance coaching and support to production employees including training on equipment SOPs and safe work practices
- Safely operate and oversee production equipment (grinders chippers atomizers etc.) and ensure proper processing of magnesium materials to customer specifications
- Enforce all Health & Safety policies environmental regulations and ITAR requirements modeling safe behavior at all times
- Monitor production processes review measurements and test results and ensure right-first-time quality
- Coordinate workflow assign tasks and adjust staffing or priorities as needed to meet daily production schedules
- Troubleshoot operational issues escalate concerns appropriately and coordinate with maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance activities
- Review and verify production documentation including log sheets material usage and calculations for accuracy and completeness
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process improvements efficiencies and training needs
- Communicate production status issues and recommendations to management in a timely and professional manner
- Assist with onboarding and mentoring new employees and support cross-training across operations
- High school diploma or GED required
- 35 years of manufacturing experience required preferably in metals chemical or industrial manufacturing
- Prior lead trainer or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of production equipment SOPs and safety requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and effectively communicate with a diverse workforce
- Strong attention to detail and ability to enforce compliance with written procedures
- Basic math and computer skills required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods
- Forklift license or boiler license preferred but not required
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (eligible 1st of the month following hire)
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 6% company match (vested after 2 years)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Company-provided uniforms and annual safety shoe stipend
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
More About Us
Luxfer Magtech is a subsidiary of Luxfer MEL Technologies which is part of the publicly traded Luxfer group ( are committed to a safe drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening physical and background checks are required prior to starting.
This role may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employees are expected to follow company policies and security protocols for handling storing accessing and transmitting sensitive information. Compliance training will be required after hire.
Due to federal export control requirements access to certain information is limited to U.S. Citizens U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents and individuals lawfully admitted as asylees or refugees unless a valid export authorization is obtained. Employment is contingent upon meeting these eligibility requirements and adhering to applicable CUI and ITAR policies.
Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion gender age veteran status political affiliation sexual orientation marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly Experience
- Restoration
- Sensors
- Food Processing
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Suppliers of magnesium powders, emergency food, flameless heating, chemical detection and decontamination kits for military and commercial application.
