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VanTran

Tanking Team Lead

Waco, TX

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Sept 2026

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Description

Description

Job Title: Tanking Team Lead

Department: Tanking

Summary/Objective

The Tanking Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily Tanking Assembly operations, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining high standards of productivity, quality and a safe working environment.

Essential Functions

· Daily On-Site Attendance.

Must have Tanking experience

· Ensure team adheres to 5S practices at all times.

· Supervise team activities that they complete transformer manufacture with consistent speed and accuracy.

· Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.

· Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality.

· Make sure team operates machinery correctly, safely and maintain it with care.

· Lead, motivate, and train team to achieve performance targets.

· Provide coaching and feedback to team members to promote skill development and accountability.

· Assist in scheduling work shifts and ensuring proper staffing levels.

· Support new employee onboarding and ensure adherence to company policies and safety procedures.

· Report any machinery issues to management.

· Work cooperatively across Manufacturing Teams to meet dates and goals.

· Maintain a clean and safe work area.

· Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.

· Follow all written and verbal instructions.

· Attend all safety and production trainings.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday—shifts vary per manufacturing department. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. The Team Lead is expected to work the hours necessary in order to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.

  • Travel
  • Travel is not required for this position.

Benefits

  • 3 days of PTO at 3 months, 2 additional days at 6 months, 10 days total at 2 years
  • 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
  • Voluntary Life
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
  • 401(k): 4% employer match

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.
  • At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

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