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Lincoln Industries

Lead Operator, Saw Flow - 1st Shift

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What they do

A Grinder or Sharpener operates grinding machinery used to sharpen metal tools and blades.

$48,269 / year median in Nebraska

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Lead Operator Job Code:
LEADOP001 SUMMARY
Serves as primary resource for team members and process leader for specific lines.
Responsibilities include:
maintaining and enhancing operations by coaching, instructing and coordinating activities for team members in the specific area of responsibility to achieve desired line metrics, ensuring process quality is maintained and enhanced through following established process protocol. As assigned, trains new people in quality, safety, and environmental work instructions and provides feedback on their performance.
WAGE TYPE
Hourly FLSA Exemption:
Non-exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working lead operator assigned to plating, polishing, assembly, coating or other production areas. Maintain time and production documentation. Responsible for communication among team members
  • to include turnover meetings and on-going communication. Quality
  • ensures that all people follow established quality procedures for the company and area
  • product quality and housekeeping. Safety and Environmental
  • ensures team participation and compliance with safety (safety rules, training, behavioral based safety observations) and environmental requirements. Performance management
  • may be asked to provide input and participate in performance feedback to team members including input and participation in performance review process and talent audits with direction from the area leader/department manager.
Assists with special projects when needed. Responsible for all appropriate paperwork for the area. Monitors and controls production process within established ranges. Monitors chemical usage and electrical and physical components of line, to ensure efficient processing and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems. Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals. Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities. Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected. Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Reports to: Area Leader
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required. Education and/or
Experience:
Expected:
High School diploma or GED.
Preferred:
1 year of related process experience
Communication Skills:
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language Interpersonal communication skills necessary
Physical Requirements:
Job Category B
  • Medium Labor Intensive Category Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B. Rarely 0-25% of work activity Occasionally 26
  • 50% of work activity Frequently 51
  • 75% of work activity Constant 76
  • 100% of work activity Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions X Personal Protective Equipment Required X Frequent Indoor Work X Outdoor Work X Machine Interfacing X Computer Interfacing X Hot Weather X Cold Weather X High Humidity Indexes X Electrical Hazards X Dirty X Dusty X Steam X Fumes-Vapor X Noisy X Chemical Exposure X Toxic Chemicals X Fire Hazards X Potential Confined Work Space X Awkward or Minimized Work Space X Walking X Stooping X Bending X Balancing X Reaching X Continuous Standing X Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.
) X Carrying < 50lbs X Lifting < 75lbs. X Twisting X Turning X Pinching X Gripping X Vibration (including but not limited to) X Hand Tools Polishing Lathes Equipment Usage Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment Squatting X Pushing < 75lbs. X Pulling < 75lbs. X Static Work X Pulling X Working Above Shoulder Level X Working In High Far (Reach)
Position X Working Below Shoulder Level X Other Skills:
. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role 24J156C Page 1 of 3 8/27/2026 6:52 AM This document is valid 24 hrs from print date. For the most current document go to the LINC