**Foundry Area Lead** + _Casting/Foundry Experience_ + _$22-$27/hr (based on experience)_ + _Coldwater, MI_ **Job Description** Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating Associates. Assist the department by being involved in safety, quality, and production aspects within the department. The Area Leader will prepare and present verbal and written reports, as well as perform other related manufacturing duties as required. **Responsibilities** + Direct and coordinate the activities of Associates engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine operators, and furnace operators. + Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports, to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs. + Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. + Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals. + Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or misalignment, and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards. + Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems and complaints. + Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers. + Maintain operations data such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results. + Recommend or implement measures to motivate Associates and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency. + Set up and adjust machines and equipment. **Essential Skills** + Casting process expertise + At least 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting + 3+ years of prior work experience in foundry/manufacturing experience + Ability to work in a dirty/dusty environment **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanical aptitude + Experience setting up and operating manufacturing equipment (tool room equipment, mills, lathes, presses, injection molding machines, saws, etc.) + Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues + Physical capability to walk for the entire work shift and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly + Ability to work from heights with proper PPE **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Coldwater,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.