Location: Elkhart, In
Department: Anodizing
Reports to: Anodizing Facilitator
Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Overtime: Must be willing and able to work mandatory overtime as needed
Starting Pay: $23.00 to start with opportunity to earn more.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Anodizing Team Lead to support second shift operations. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring quality standards are met, and providing leadership and direction to anodizing team members.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on anodizing experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Oversight
- Lead, coach, and support anodizing team members on 2nd shift
- Assign daily tasks and ensure proper staffing across the line
- Monitor employee performance, attendance, and productivity
- Provide on-the-job training and ensure team members follow established procedures
- Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all safety requirements
Production & Quality
- Ensure aluminum extrusions are anodized to customer specifications
- Verify team members are following documented work instructions
- Monitor tank concentrations and process conditions in coordination with Lab Technicians
- Conduct in-process inspections to ensure parts are properly racked and meet quality standards
- Address quality issues promptly and escalate concerns as needed
Operations & Process Control
- Coordinate workflow to meet production schedules and deadlines
- Ensure accurate production records and reporting of processed loads
- Troubleshoot process issues and support continuous improvement efforts
- Assist with line adjustments, racking techniques, and process changes
- Support cross-functional communication between shifts, supervisors, and departments
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices
- Ensure compliance with chemical safety, confined space, and Right-to-Know programs
- Conduct basic equipment and crane inspections and report issues
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous anodizing experience required (aluminum extrusion preferred)
- Prior leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of anodizing processes, chemicals, and quality standards
- Ability to read and interpret production instructions and specifications
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify process issues and take corrective action
- Basic math skills for calculating processing times and adjustments
- Ability to operate and train others on overhead crane systems
- Knowledge of racking techniques and load adjustments
- Experience using measurement tools such as an Isoscope Meter (or willingness to learn)
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching
- Work around moving mechanical parts
- Loud environment with no air conditioning
- Requires strong visual abilities, including color differentiation
Why Join Us?
We are committed to building a people-first culture based on our core values:
Safety • Integrity • Respect • Communication • Trust • Diversity • Accountability • Celebration
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive pay (based on experience; leadership premium included)
- Paid vacation
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement