Team Leader – Tool Service

Schaeffler

. Lead employees and work as a team to optimize production performance within the department .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeWooster • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Tool and Die operations, with a strong focus on optimizing production performance, ensuring quality standards, and leading teams. Proficient in using precision measuring equipment and interpreting blueprints to maintain high efficiency and productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tool And Die ExperiencePrecision Gaging And Measuring EquipmentBlueprint Reading And Geometric TolerancingTeam Leadership And TrainingPreventive Maintenance Coordination

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Tool And Die ExperiencePrecision Gaging And Measuring EquipmentBlueprint ReadingGeometric TolerancingManual Machine Tool OperationPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting EquipmentQuality Control StandardsMetric Measurement SystemPower Tool Operation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipConflict ResolutionCommunicationCoaching And TrainingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates Degree In Machine Tool TechnologyAssociates Degree In Engineering TechnologyCertified Journeyman Card

Industry Keywords

Production PerformanceQuality StandardsHousekeeping PracticesContinuous ImprovementSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead employees and work as a team to optimize production performance within the department
Increase efficiency and productivity of operators and equipment while ensuring consistent quality standards
Troubleshoot equipment and assist with changeovers and setups
Coordinate daily and monthly preventive maintenance and work schedules
Set an example for quality and good housekeeping practices
Provide assistance to operators
Maintain maintenance reports, incentive records, scrap records, SPC charts, and time and attendance/vacation schedules
Encourage continuous improvement through SPS activities and general problem-solving tools
Resolve conflicts, communicate openly, and drive production to meet organizational objectives
Adhere to and enforce company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping practices
Train and coach employees and provide feedback on performance, quality, and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or a Certified Journeyman Card
10 years of Tool and Die experience
Ability to use instruments for measuring and to identify defects
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
Experience in the use of precision gaging and measuring equipment including ID, OD Depth and conventional micrometers
Good visual acuity
Ability to lift medium-heavy objects if required
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
Experience with a wide variety of manually operated machine tools including lathes, mills and grinders (OD/ID and Surface) (preferred)
Skilled in reading blueprints and interpreting dimensions and geometric tolerancing (preferred)
Understand and able to work with the Metric measurement system (preferred)
Experience working with power tools (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k eligible with up to 6% company match
Development opportunities