Manufacturing Lead

HD Supply is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations, water infrastructure and residential and non-residential construction sectors.

Responsible for performing senior level fabrication operations and supporting management by acting as the operational first line of assistance for associates. Provide customized products to customer specifications.

**Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities** * Coaches and trains fabrication associates on the proper execution of duties. Exhibits detailed knowledge of all fabrication machines and duties. * Examine specifications of the customer-s order using drawings, work orders, or blueprints to determine the characteristics of the finished item, materials to be used, and machine setup requirements. * Fabricate work piece as determined by work order specifications. Retrieve correct pipe of various sizes and classifications from fabrication pipe yard. Perform different fabrication duties, including grooving pipe and cutting all holes for welders using a plasma cutter. * Examine work piece visually, by touch, or using tape rule, calipers, or gauges to ensure product meets desired standards. * Package for shipping. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. * Maintains condition of work area (i.e., free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). * Follows company safety policies and procedures and * Performs other duties, as assigned. **Nature and Scope** * May modify processes to resolve situations. * Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor or direct "customers" of the process * Is sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.

**Minimum Qualifications** * Must be eighteen years of age * Must pass the Drug Test * Must pass the Background Check * Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable **Education and Experience** * Technical certification or Associates degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5 to 7 years of experience in related area of responsibility. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with manufacturing shop equipment including table saws, band saws, and thermal presses preferred. * Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP preferred. * Experience with CNC machining preferred. * Must possess basic math skills.