Job Description: Forge Team Lead
Location: Redford, MI
Industry: Forging / Heavy Manufacturing
Job Category: Manufacturing / Skilled Trades
Compensation: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, 2nd Shift
About the Opportunity:
A well-established forging manufacturer is seeking a Forge Team Lead to join its Redford operation. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands forging operations and can help keep a production team working safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Candidates must have either strong hands-on forge operation experience or previous experience leading a forging team or crew. This position is best suited for someone comfortable working in a demanding heavy-manufacturing environment who can lead by example and step in to support production when needed. What You’ll Do● Lead and work alongside the forging crew during daily production● Coordinate workflow, production priorities, and team assignments● Support open die forging and seamless rolled ring operations● Operate and oversee forging press and related production equipment● Assist with moving and positioning material using forklifts, manipulators, and other equipment● Monitor production for safety, quality, and efficiency● Troubleshoot production and equipment issues as they arise● Ensure team members follow established work instructions and safety procedures● Communicate production status, priorities, and issues with supervisors and operations leadership What You Bring● Strong hands-on forge operation experience OR previous forge team lead/crew leadership experience required● Knowledge of forging presses, open die forging, or related heavy industrial processes● Experience operating heavy manufacturing or material-handling equipment● Ability to lead by example while remaining hands-on with the production team● Strong understanding of industrial safety and safe equipment operation● Comfortable working in a hot, physically demanding manufacturing environment● Dependable, organized, and able to communicate effectively with operators and management● Ability to stand, bend, squat, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift● Willingness to work overtime as production needs require Compensation● $24.00 – $26.00 per hour● Overtime opportunities available
