Factory Shift Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the evening shift team, set the production pace, and ensure successful handoffs between shifts
• Operate industrial saws, bandsaws, CNC equipment, and material handling systems
• Load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum plate, bar, and rounds according to specifications
• Run forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials safely
• Follow cut lists and production schedules with high precision
• Receive inbound material and verify accuracy against purchase orders
• Package, label, and stage outbound shipments for delivery
• Record cut data and job completions accurately within company software systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Requirements

• Experience working in a factory, metals service center, or skilled trades
• Knowledge of bandsaws, industrial saws, and CNC equipment
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to set a high standard for a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment on your feet for a full shift
• Comfortable using software to track production and data
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in metals, aluminum, or aerospace/defense supply chains
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
• Previous experience in a supervisory or shift lead role within manufacturing
• Familiarity with using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency

About the Company

Nox Metals is a technology company based in Detroit supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible, building the next generation of the American manufacturing supply chain.