Production and Development Manager
Do you love the outdoors? Do you get excited to get out of town and go on an adventure? Metal Tech 4x4 is a Toyota, Lexus and Bronco off-road specialist. We engineer, design, and manufacture high end off-road parts sold worldwide.
We are located in Newberg Oregon and looking for a Production and Development Lead. Be part of our small production welding team working 5/8's (day only shifts). Full benefits w/medical, vision, dental (75% paid), 401k, with vacation and holidays.
Experienced MIG welders with team lead/foreman experience who are looking for a long term fit. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to come in and be part of a growing company. Our new employee will have a safe work area, which follows all CDC guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Production Welding
- Weld production runs (Priority)
- Prep raw materials for builds.
- Bend/notch tube as needed for a production run.
- Blend bumpers as needed.
- Train new production staff on prep of raw materials, bending, notching and blending.
Production Planning
- Update new production runs with ETAs of production steps.
- Update projects as completed or adjust the ETA timeline (On time is the goal)
- Request consumables to be ordered to the Inventory and Materials manager
- Confirm raw materials received for production runs
- Update surplus raw materials post-production run to Inventory and Materials Manage
Robotic Welder (Training provided)
- Learn how to program new jobs
- Learn how to set up user frame or call existing UF
- Learn how to switch over to run an existing job.
Prototype
- Build existing prototypes on trucks for testing
- Build/design welding fixtures
- Development of new products (as opportunities open)
- 3D Scan with Creaform Scanner for bumpers (Training provided)
Cerakoting
- Learn how to apply one color
- Learn how to use stencils and multiple colors with tack out to cure
Learn CNC lathe and mill
- Operate and load existing jobs
- Switch over to new job, take offsets, and load tools
- Edit existing program
Experience:
- MIG Welding experience is required and pay is DOE - 2 years experience minimum
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with forklift operation
- Ability to fabricate, assemble, and use hand and power tools
- Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting machinery
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Basic computer use for email, Excel spreadsheets
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Familiarity with warehouse operations
- Experience in optimizing production processes
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Prior use of Asana project management software
This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have a passion for driving operational excellence and ensuring high-quality output, we invite you to apply for the Production Manager role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Welding: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Newberg, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person