Are you ready to bring your manufacturing leadershipskills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for skilled Manufacturing Leads like you!

What You’ll Do:

Day to Day Production: Help lead day-to-day production activity for 2nd shift. Support production flow across machining and related shop operations
Prioritize Jobs: Help ensure prioritized work is moving and that jobs stay on track for completion
Communicate: Communicate priorities clearly to operators and help coordinate shift activities
Collaborate: Work closely with the 2nd Shift Supervisor to align production needs and address issues. Monitor job progress and communicate delays, equipment issues, material shortages, or quality concerns
Support: Support operators with day-to-day questions, basic troubleshooting, and workflow coordination
Work Flow: Assist in maintaining smooth flow across CNC lathes, mills, saws, burn table, and secondary operations such as keyseating
Quality: Monitor the production process to ensure the machines function correctly and product meet quality standards. Perform inspections and measurements of finished products to verify they meet specified tolerances and quality standards, using tools like calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Production Work: Step into production work as needed to keep order moving and support quick-turn commitments
Shift Handoff: Provide support during shift handoff and help maintain continuity between shifts
Adhere to cleanliness and safety protocols: Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to safety regulations. Use a crane or buddy system to maneuver large, awkward, or heavy parts. Ensure that the work area is clean and organized.
Perform other duties: Assist in other areas or departments as needed.

What You'll Bring:

Math skills: Requires average math skills, with the ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English.
Physical capability: Must be physically able to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components.
Policy/procedure compliance: Must be able to work scheduled hours and comply with the company’s timekeeping policy and all other company policies.
Stamina: Must be able to consistently stand for an entire shift in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
Machining knowledge: Ability to learn fundamental machining concepts and demonstrate proficiency in using measuring devices.
Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including supervisors, to optimize production processes and implement improvements.
Aptitude: Mechanical aptitude and general understanding of shop workflow
Accuracy: Attention to detail is essential for maintaining quality standards.
Reliability: Demonstrates a strong commitment to dependability and consistent performance.
Adaptable precision: Detail-oriented with the flexibility to respond effectively to shifting production demands.

Your Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:00 PM

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the Ft Worth, TX branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.?

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:

"Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!"

With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

At Martin, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation and growth thrive, and your contributions are valued as part of a team dedicated to excellence. Here is what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans.
Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan.
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and become part of Martin Sprocket & Gear’s legacy of quality and excellence!

Disclaimers
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and an E-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.

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