Production Team Leader (Welding) - 1st Shift
- Jefferson Industries Corporation
- West Jefferson, Ohio
- Full Time
Job DetailsJob Location: Jefferson Industries Corp - West Jefferson, OH 43162Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.50 - $28.00 HourlyJob Shift: SecondJob Category: ManufacturingAs the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.
We are actively seeking a Production Team Leader to join our Welding Department on 1st Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm)
Job Position and Duties May Include:
Lead and motivate production associates to achieve established safety, quality, delivery and production objectives in the Weld department
Collaborate with leadership to implement innovative solutions for improved workflow
Train, mentor, and support team members to develop their skills and improve performance
Take initiative to solve problems and overcome obstacles to successfully complete job duties
Perform quality part checks timely as required by standards
Follow and enforce established quality and containment procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organization of area of responsibility to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards
Assists associates with managing costs associated with personal protective equipment (PPE) to help control waste while ensuring PPE worn is in good working order to prevent workplace injury
Accurately and timely complete production-related documents, such as: downtime, scrap, rework
Maintain confidentiality for any associate-related issues
Verify production lines are setup for proper model types and stocked for incoming shift
Support production operations as needed, including operating equipment and/or driving forklift
Other duties as assigned
JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Compensation:
Weekly Pay
Minimum staring hourly rate $21.75
$0.50/hour shift premium all eligible hours
Holiday Pay
Shutdown Pay
Summer - around July 4th holiday
Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
Annual Profit Share Bonus
Benefits:
Paid vacation
Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
Voluntary Supplemental
Life Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Group Accident
Critical Illness
Company-paid
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Basic Life & AD&D
Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
Spouse - flat $10,000
Child - flat up to $5,000
401k Retirement
Traditional Contribution
ROTH Contribution
Company Match
401k Retirement Profit Share
Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)
Job Skills and Requirements
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers
Ability to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns.
Ability to stand on concrete up to 12 hours
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet customer demands
overtime may be daily and/or weekend
Perform job duties in a safe, effective, and accurate manner
Adhere to all Company policies and procedure
Works to improve efficiency and quality to reduce process and equipment-related downtime
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing across all levels of the business
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
JIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are actively seeking a Production Team Leader to join our Welding Department on 1st Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm)
Job Position and Duties May Include:
Lead and motivate production associates to achieve established safety, quality, delivery and production objectives in the Weld department
Collaborate with leadership to implement innovative solutions for improved workflow
Train, mentor, and support team members to develop their skills and improve performance
Take initiative to solve problems and overcome obstacles to successfully complete job duties
Perform quality part checks timely as required by standards
Follow and enforce established quality and containment procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organization of area of responsibility to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards
Assists associates with managing costs associated with personal protective equipment (PPE) to help control waste while ensuring PPE worn is in good working order to prevent workplace injury
Accurately and timely complete production-related documents, such as: downtime, scrap, rework
Maintain confidentiality for any associate-related issues
Verify production lines are setup for proper model types and stocked for incoming shift
Support production operations as needed, including operating equipment and/or driving forklift
Other duties as assigned
JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Compensation:
Weekly Pay
Minimum staring hourly rate $21.75
$0.50/hour shift premium all eligible hours
Holiday Pay
Shutdown Pay
Summer - around July 4th holiday
Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
Annual Profit Share Bonus
Benefits:
Paid vacation
Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
Voluntary Supplemental
Life Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Group Accident
Critical Illness
Company-paid
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Basic Life & AD&D
Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
Spouse - flat $10,000
Child - flat up to $5,000
401k Retirement
Traditional Contribution
ROTH Contribution
Company Match
401k Retirement Profit Share
Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)
Job Skills and Requirements
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers
Ability to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns.
Ability to stand on concrete up to 12 hours
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet customer demands
overtime may be daily and/or weekend
Perform job duties in a safe, effective, and accurate manner
Adhere to all Company policies and procedure
Works to improve efficiency and quality to reduce process and equipment-related downtime
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing across all levels of the business
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
JIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job ID: 513415211
Originally Posted on: 3/12/2026
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