Cell Lead (Weekend Shift)
Alexandria, VA - USA
Job Summary
Weekend Shift: Friday Saturday Sunday. Work 36 get paid for 40!
Key Obsessions:
- Support the team
- Serve as the first point of contact for assigned work coordinating the daily activities of the fabrication cell.
- Train and mentor team members to ensure skill development and role proficiency.
- Remove obstacles solve problems and empower cell members to perform their best.
- Prioritize and complete production tasks on time maintaining a cant believe they pulled that off mindset for expedited and high-impact projects.
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Ensure and maintain a safe organized and clean work environment that supports team members well-being and operational excellence.
- Uphold quality standards by ensuring parts and processes meet documented requirements and by performing routine maintenance and housekeeping.
- Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve cell performance increase productivity reduce costs and help our customers win.
- Attend company training to develop leadership skills and expertise further.
- Perform Fabrication duties
- As a working lead operate fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production needs and address equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to parts tooling and processes.
- Address and resolve equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.
- Ensure parts are labeled organized and flow efficiently with minimal work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology plus 1 year of fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Proven career growth in fabrication roles with expertise in setting up and operating fabrication equipment
- Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
- Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong prioritization time management organization proactive decision-making and attention to detail
- Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
- Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. stoop kneel crouch crawl or climb
Benefits Offered:
At Aagard we believe in investing in youyour health your career your financial future and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.
Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
- No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your familyfully paid by Aagard.
- Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
- Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if youre insured elsewhere.
- Company-Paid Benefits: Dental Life and Disability insuranceall included.
- Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships nutrition counseling mental health services vision screenings and more.
Financial Security
- 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
- Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
Time Off
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
- 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
- Paid Bereavement Leave for lifes difficult moments.
- Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
- Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
- Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart
- Celebrate Care and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through lifes milestones challenges and celebrations.
- Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions helping you give back and make a difference.
- Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect learn and grow with your peers.
- Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit hot beverages and local business discounts.
At Aagard youre not just joining a companyyoure joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here and were proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.
Key Skills
About Company
Aagard develops purpose-built case packers, cartoners, sleevers, retail-ready packaging designs, palletizers, and combination systems. Secondary Packaging Automation Machines.