JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Lead Person

DEPARTMENT: Fabrication

SUMMARY: Is capable of coordinating production workers to meet scheduled requirements in department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce WASP personnel policies and Company safety and quality rules and regulations.
• Verify first article inspections are done by department.
• Assure parts are correct and identified before leaving department.
• Stage work for department.
• Assist foreman in job assignments.
• Assist in mentoring new employees.
• Advise foreman on personnel issues such as reviews, promotions, transfers, discharges and discipline.
• Ability to identify material and grades.
• Coordinate production with other departments.
• Work with management to improve production flow.
• Analyze and resolve work situations and assist production workers in solving work problems.
• Assist in production.
• Conduct final inspection as needed.

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT): One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: None.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be able to read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific requirements.
• Should be familiar with most tools and equipment in shop and basic office equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Personal protection equipment needs to be worn when necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Be able to work with other employees.
• Be able to make decisions to improve production and product quality.
• Use and be familiar with assembly and measuring tools, interpret visual aids and must be able to perform simple shop math.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

• Bend/stoop continuously-moving raw steel or finished parts, using sawhorses, tables, or floor.
• Squat occasionally-moving raw steel or finished parts, using sawhorses, tables, or floor.
• Kneel/crouch occasionally-moving raw steel or finished parts, using sawhorses, tables, or floor.
• Balance continuously-working around equipment and machines.
• Reach above shoulder level frequently.
• Push/pull four-wheel carts, A-frames frequently.
• Carry metal parts ranging from 1 lb. to 25 lbs. continuously.
• Carry metal parts ranging from 26 lbs. to 60 lbs. frequently.
• Carry metal parts ranging from 61 lbs. to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Lift metal parts ranging from 1 lb to 25 lbs. continuously.
• Lift metal parts ranging from 26 lbs to 60 lbs. frequently.
• Lift metal parts ranging from 61 lbs to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Grip continuously-for tool use, and parts handling.

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB: Hand tools, measuring equipment, forklift, overhead hoist, ear plugs, eye protection, safety shoes, and protective clothing, hard hat when using bridge crane, all fabrication department equipment including: drill press, saws, iron workers, belt sander, hand grinder, and cutting torch.

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