Team Lead-Finishing

Company: Golden Aluminum
Location: Fort Lupton
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Company Overview: The future. It's on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We're honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future. Benefits include: $25 and up depending on qualification and experience Up to $1,200 per quarter profit-sharing plan 401k company match Medical, dental and vision coverage Health Savings Account with generous company contributions Tuition and gym membership reimbursement Much more! The Production Lead is responsible for the oversight of operations in their department including coordinating employee priorities to align with dynamic business needs. The Lead should set a positive example of behavior that drives crew members' productivity and promotes adherence to Golden Aluminum values. The position will also visually inspect product to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met. Responsibilities The Lead should address all unsafe acts and work conditions immediately and seek help from leadership and/or safety staff. Ensure all injuries, incidents, near misses and observations within department are properly reported - via Velocity or orange card. Identify any issues, problems and solutions related to quality and production of aluminum sheet. Adheres to, trains, and helps enforce compliance to ISO, ASI, EHS procedures. Follow all applicable Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and best practices and ensure team members do as well. As an experienced technician you will also assist with revising documents/instructions as applicable. Ensure accurate training is being provided to new or other employees within the department. Function as a communication liaison between department manager and crew employees as needed. Escalate issues promptly to department manager as needed. Advise employee of any noncompliant behavior (ie. Cell phone use, tardy arrivals) and escalate to manager as appropriate. Ensure essential supplies are available; communicate if running low and obtain as needed from crib/storeroom. Review schedule, work instructions, work logs and other company information by utilizing computer programs. Effectively ensure production/product flow and set priorities for respective area. Provide workflow direction to members of their functional area. Inspect, start-up, operate and adjust machinery to maintain specified parameters. Perform preventative maintenance on machines as needed. Troubleshoot machines and work in coordination with maintenance team personnel. Ensure inspections (forklift, crane, etc.) are completed and recorded in an accurate and timely manner. Perform housekeeping: sweeping, and picking up debris, or scrap. All other duties assigned. Proven adherence to company values and demonstrated strong attendance and dependability record (show up for every scheduled shift on time). Be an encouraging resource to new and existing team members to learn the job and reach production goals. Manage the pounds, quality, and downtime of metal ran through department and coordinate with other departments as needed. Accurately complete daily shift reports to properly track productivity, downtime, pounds produced, staff call-offs, etc. Flexibility and willingness to support operations to reach goals by assisting team members or operating machinery. Promote and monitor safe work habits including PPE use, adherence to LOTO, confined space, fall protection, evacuation policies, and timely incident reporting. Promote and be actively involved in continuous, two-way, and accurate communication with other shifts, with other departments, with management, and across your crew. Work closely with the scheduling department to ensure that metal passes through the department in the most efficient manner possible. Communicate issues that may impact schedule as promptly as possible. Ensure that product samples are being taken and inspected. Work with Q.A. Department to support correct and timely metal disposition. Ability to hear and understand verbal instruction. Ability to wear PPE effectively and appropriately. PPE may include hard hat, face shield, spats, Tyvek suits, thermal gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator and steel toed boots. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Software. Must have strong problem-solving skills as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills. Will need to work a 2-2-3 shift rotating from days to nights every 6 weeks Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. PI4d0aa9fcfb96-8814

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