Job Summary
Lead complex production processes for chain and fittings requiring precision, durability, and compliance with industry standards. Serve as a technical expert for forming, machining, and finishing operations. Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.
Essential Job Functions*
- Lead operation of forging presses, automated welding, or advanced machining systems.
- Troubleshoot complex issues such as dimensional variance, metallurgical defects, or coating failures.
- Analyze production data to improve yield, strength, and process efficiency.
- Support heat treatment process optimization (hardness, tensile strength targets).
- Interface with automated control systems (HMI/PLC) for process monitoring.
- Validate setups for new products or custom fittings.
- Mentor technicians and guide best practices in production processes.
- Drive scrap reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- Support maintenance and tooling improvements.
- Act as technical lead during production disruptions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.
Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of forging, machining, and finishing processes required for high-strength chain and fittings production.
- Ability to diagnose metallurgical or dimensional issues impacting product performance.
- Skill in analyzing production and quality data to drive process improvements.
- Knowledge of heat treatment processes and their impact on material properties.
- Ability to mentor technicians and improve overall team capability.
- Ability to operate independently and make high-impact technical decisions.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams.
Operational Equipment
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work Environment
Packaging - Material Handler: Self-paced, 8 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises, and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.
Physical Demands
Packaging - Material Handler: Heavy, lifting up to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 280 lbs.
The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
