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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