Forge Team Leader
k2 ascendRedford (MI)
$46,800 per year
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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 aForge Team Leadto 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 eitherstrong 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
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