Process Lead, Mechanical Fabrication - Custom

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

As a Process Lead within the Custom Fabrication Department, your primary responsibility is to lead and optimize the manufacturing and fabrication processes. Your role entails overseeing and enhancing the efficiency, quality, and safety of production processes. You will work closely with the team to identify process improvements, implement best practices, and ensure that fabrication projects are executed seamlessly and in compliance with industry standards. Your leadership will be instrumental in streamlining operations, reducing costs, and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, ultimately contributing to the successful execution of live events and enhancing the overall audience experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead a small, diverse group of individuals with varying skills to completion of project goals by supporting team collaboration and cooperation

• Organize and manage workflow to ensure team members understand their duties and delegated tasks

• Answer technical questions from team members associated with manufacturing tasks.

• Share skills and knowledge with others to help with department development. Assist with training employee within the department.

• Read, understand, and utilize all mechanical drawings

• Understanding of quality control processes for assigned product/element to support quality control of elements and/or design flaws by flagging areas not meeting specifications and addressing appropriately through rework or bringing to the attention of others. Make improvement suggestions

• Maintain awareness of project schedules and deadlines for team; raise concerns and/or suggest adjustments in an effective and timely manner if deadlines and/or goals are in jeopardy

• Interact with other departments as necessary to refine understanding of their needs and present suggestions, feedback, and progress reports

• Independently complete complex projects with minimal guidance/supervision

• Manage materials, prints and supplies and assign the teams for the projects

• Ensure product labeling requirements are accurately executed

• Perform required maintenance and upkeep on equipment

• Take initiative to improve methodology and find solutions to boost productivity for department

• Communicate with management on projects and team performance

• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including tools and equipment

• Accurately capture all labor hours and material issuing in Epicor

• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures

• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required. Engage in training/development programs to enhance skills

Minimum Qualification:

• 4 years of mechanical or welding experience.

• High School Degree or GED

• Preferred experienced in Epicor, Slack, and Box.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able tostandfor extended periods of time

• Must be able toliftormove 50 lbs.

• Must be able tocarry50 lbs.

• Must be able topullorpush50 lbs

Work conditions of the role are:

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.

• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

TAIT Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)

• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage

• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness stipends

• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)

• Paid vacation and 12 holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.