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Oatey Technical Team Lead 2nd Shift in Winchester, New Hampshire
Technical Team Lead 2nd Shift
Facility Name: Winchester, NH (Manufacturing)
Facility Address: 75 Plumb Pak Drive, Winchester, NH
Job Type: Full time
Posted Date: 3/7/2025
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 an industry-leading family of companies.
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?
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 essential functions relevant to respective specialized technical teams 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 downtime and is involved in the OEE metric for the 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
1. Oversee floor operations in conjunction with production and engineering leadership, directing labor, and maintaining consistent workflow in all areas to meet customer service levels.
2. Make recommendations to the team and adjust operations accordingly to meet service goals.
3. Support manufacturing in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical PLC related troubleshooting systems and equipment issues.
4. Provide production support by answering calls, assisting in changeovers and setups.
5. Ensure policies and procedures are consistently followed by the team.
6. Communicate in a professional/respectful manner regarding operational priorities and customer requirements.
7. Create and maintain a safety-conscious workforce by championing 6S, modeling all safety policies and housekeeping practices, and conducting safety meetings.
8. Set up and run multiple injection mold machines simultaneously.
9. Train new hires at all experience levels in relevant shop processes.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
1. 7 to 10 years of experience in a technical manufacturing environment with lead position experience.
2. Ability to read and understand blueprints, including GD&T.
3. Proficient in part inspection, including the use of calipers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and micrometers.
4. Mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills.
5. Basic understanding of ISO9001 and LEAN principles.
6. Strong communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to work unsupervised.
7. Familiarity with automated tool probing concepts.
Education and Certification
1. Two (2) year Career and Technical Education (CTE) diploma or equivalent experience.
2. Associate’s Degree in electrical or mechanical field of study or equivalent experience preferred.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Email, Excel, Word).
Oatey Total Rewards
Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance.
Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing.
401(k) with competitive company match.
Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates.
Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave.
A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well-being.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Oatey family of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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