Team Lead, Hydro & Finishing Operations TFR - 2nd Shift

Overview

Leads hydro testing, painting, bagging, and carpentry ops on 2nd shift.

Key Responsibilities

• heavy rigging
• paint filtration
• hydro testing
• erp review
• painting scheduling
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Determines the safest material handling options for large tanks weighing up to 15 tons and performs critical rigging. -Monitors paint filtration systems to ensure there is no leakage of paint vapor up the stack. -Instructs and trains inexperienced operators -Coordinates all first shift manufacturing activities in the functional departments in absence of supervisor -Reviews schedules with supervisor and production staff. -Coordinates, directs and directly supervises all heavy rigging operations within their functional areas. -Trains employees in the proper techniques and differences between painting smaller heated tanks and larger cold tanks. -Ensures employees are properly utilizing aerial lifts when ladders are not applicable. -Coordinates with shipping department on large tank shipments. Calculates truck sizes required and transfers that information to shipping and planners. -Reviews Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) jobs for completion -Schedules the painting of product including jumbo sized tanks, to minimize disruption in the rest of the plant. -Assists employees with setups of hydro equipment and mobile painting equipment. -Timely/successful training and evaluation of employees -Trains employees in carpentry shop best practices and procedures. Must apply significant knowledge of carpentry processes to ensure packaging is robust and meets shipping requirements. Will make general calculations of crating structural integrity as applicable and will review with Engineering when necessary. -Coaches employees on how to utilize the ERP system -Coordinates hydro testing to ensure optimal workflow across the hydro pit and to ensure product flow into bagging and painting at adequate levels. -Develops painting procedures for new coatings. -Ensure that earned labor hours align with expected targets -Trains employees in the hydro testing of all sizes of tank products. -Ensures all completed products are finished and packaged such that they meet Taco quality standards and customer expectations. -Provides feedback to Engineering and Production Planning on BOM discrepancies and material shortages -Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential -Assigns and directs work based on needs of the shift -Achieve the key performance indicator (KPI) of on-time deliveries -Prioritizes and schedules all work to ensure maximum output from each of the four functional areas, Hydro, Bagging, Painting and carpentry. -Coordinates with other shifts to ensure proper material flow

Requirements

• rigging
• industrial painting
• carpentry
• technical drawings
• microsoft office
• trade school

What You Bring

-Able to keep team members well informed and to draw on other's expertise when required -Judgment to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, methods, and practices -Familiar with rigging and material handling of large industrial equipment and components up to 15 tons -Up to 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade, technical school or college. -Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a heavy manufacturing environment -2-4 years painting experience in an industrial or autobody environment. -Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation -Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes -General carpentry experience. -Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others -10+ years of experience in a heavy assembly industrial environment -High school diploma or equivalent -Capability to mentor and train others and to share knowledge -Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities -2-5 years of extensive carpentry experience in industrial packaging or structural framing. -Is mindful about family, health and well-being -Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word)

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Benefits

-Provides competitive salaries and benefits -Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center

About Taco, Inc.

-It engineers pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers and electronic controls for efficient water-driven solutions. -Originally focused on HVAC heating and cooling, it rebranded and diversified into plumbing, agriculture and industrial markets. -With global operations spanning North America, Europe and Asia, Taco claims a strong presence across diverse sectors. -Landmark projects include high‑efficiency ECM circulators (00e Series) and smart plumbing systems delivering instant hot water. -Strategic acquisitions—like Italian pump maker Askoll—expanded its reach into European hydronics. -Its Hydroflo division supplies robust pumps for irrigation, mining and agriculture, standing out in non‑comfort markets. -A privately held, family‑owned manufacturer, it blends U.S. production with global scale and tailored engineering solutions.

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