Team Leader I (2:00pm to 10:30pm) Viper Final Assembly

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G&W Electric Co.
Designs and manufactures innovative power grid solutions including switchgear, reclosers, sensors and automation.
Lead and support production team in assembly line operations
8 days ago ago
$22 - $24
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
inventory management
process improvement
parts research
production troubleshoot
training development
ncr management
  • Support and identify improvements to standard production work processes and work with Training Support Coordinator to implement.
  • Assist material handlers in daily tasks.
  • Responsible for MRO inventories, manage and requisition shop supplies and tools ensuring availability to limit production disruptions.
  • Research missing parts and investigate, cycle count, reconcile and disposition inventory and work with warehouse and purchasing staff to resolve parts shortages and discrepancies.
  • Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
  • Work with operations and cross functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production challenges.
  • Assist in the training and development of production team members.
  • Investigate work order and inventory discrepancies to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
  • Work with appropriate team members to manage and close NCRs. Initiate corrective actions, when appropriate.
  • Assist in leading employees within an area of responsibility on a variety of processes and operations
  • Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
  • Evaluate demand of parts job and coordinate delivery.
  • Support continuous improvement projects.
What you bring
high school
jd edwards
erp
computer skills
teamwork
problem solving
  • Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
  • Has good organization and follow up skills
  • Has the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Ideally has experience with the JD Edwards business system
  • Is knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP business system
  • Communicate effectively with others at various levels of the organization.
  • Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
  • Ideally can be able to read and interpret drawings and bills of materials and work instructions.
  • Has previous manufacturing experience.
  • Bending/stooping – frequent
  • Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
  • Has good analytical, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
  • Walking – continuous
  • Squatting/kneeling – frequent
  • Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
  • Standing – continuous
  • Lifting – frequent
  • Possesses experience using small hand and power tools
  • Variable hand/power tool use – frequent
  • Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
  • Has basic to intermediate computer skills
  • Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
  • Has good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
  • Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
  • The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
  • Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
  • Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
  • The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
  • Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
Culture + Values
  • Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
  • We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
  • We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
  • We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
  • We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons COâ‚‚
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
  • Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
  • Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
  • Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
  • Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
  • Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
  • Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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