SPARTEK INCORPORATED
Spartek, incorporated is a family-owned private manufacturing company with a focus on investing in cutting-edge technology to generate innovation that will shape the future of manufacturing. We are a leader in the North American market and serve a wide range of customers from cosmetic displays to high-volume packaging components.
Working at Spartek means being a member of an extended family with the ability to make a daily impact on the business and your colleagues. We are an employee-focused organization that promotes from within and are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented employees to join our growing team. If you are a self-motivated team player that would like the opportunity to work at a dynamic company that cares about your success, we are looking for someone like you to join our team.
Position Description:
The Lead Inline Technician is responsible for all equipment in the Inline Metallizing Department as well as being responsible for maintaining and improving the processes while training and supporting the technical staff that work in the Inline Department. The Lead Inline Technician also oversees the shift technicians and makes sure they are safe and working efficiently producing quality parts for various customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate activities of shift Technicians in daily preventative maintenance tasks.
Encourage team support and positive approaches to daily challenges.
Ability to support overtime on other shifts on a short-term basis to cover other technical staff absences.
Must be able to learn, and then teach rebuilding skills on various pieces of equipment.
Monitor electronic control systems including robots and make adjustments as necessary.
Analyze, fix and repair and document mechanical, pneumatic, electronic breakdowns as necessary.
Managing equipment spare parts inventories and order as needed.
Responsible for ensuring that all production equipment is in good operating order and up to date on preventative maintenance processes.
Maintain and document equipment functions, status, and support activities for improvements.
Investigate root causes of defects and determine what actions are needed with Quality personnel.
Work with other technical staff on maintaining equipment as well as being a team player with improvements.
Responsible for ensuring that technicians are following proper procedures and processes.
Provide feedback to technicians for improvements and continuous growth.
Enforce Spartek’s Safety Policies as well as disciplinary, ethical code of conduct.
Work independently and without supervision.
Personal ongoing development and enhancement.
Must be able to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately while being a team player.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Ensure all Inline areas are safe, clean and representative of Spartek’s expectations.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Qualifications:
Automation experience working with pneumatics, PLC controls, basic electronics, and overall mechanical aptitude is a must.
One year related experience in a lead role in a manufacturing setting.
Three years of experience in an automated environment with hands on skills documented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to read and use precision measuring devices.
Must have the ability to understand and monitor electronic control systems including HMI displays.
Computer skills including MS Office, Word, and Excel.
Must have good leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate team members.
Understanding, using, and teaching root cause analysis and critical thinking to team members.
Must be able to perform basic math, read and understand instructions.
Must be able to make decisions.
Must be able to retain information.
Robotics and Metallization experience would be preferred but not required.
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Factory environment.
Will be exposed to moderate noise, oily, dusty, hot, and wet conditions.
Will be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Physical Requirements:
Lift/carry: 50 pounds waist level
Push/pull: 30 pounds
Manual dexterity
Stand, walk, reach: frequently
Bend, stoop, squat: occasionally
Mental Requirements:
Mindful to any safety issues both current and preventative.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to display a courteous and cooperative representation of company image, demonstrating tact and diplomacy with a positive attitude.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Work initiation and strict attention to detail and deadlines.
Flexibility to handle multiple concurrent tasks and frequent interruptions while maintaining a positive approach and reactions.
Ability to learn new computer and electrical applications and departmental practices.
Ability to teach other team members learned knowledge and processes with a positive attitude.
Follow root cause and critical thinking processes as well as teaching technical staff those methods.
Spartek, Incorporated offers an excellent salary and benefits package. We seek to provide a professional, safe, and enjoyable work environment that supports job enthusiasm, positive relationships, and effective teamwork.
Location: Sparta, WI
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Benefits: Health Insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and 401(k) matching
