TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.
With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose
The Machine Shop Process Lead helps organize, direct, and complete portions of a project with a small team, with guidance from the Machine Shop Leads. They will be the main contact for technical questions within the department. They ensure their team provides a quality product to the client on time and within budget. This position will require advanced knowledge and expertise in are specific equipment, to lead projects effectively and efficiently to a successful completion. This individual is a hands-on lead, participating in the day-to-day work of the team. This role does not have supervisory administrative responsibilities.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead a small, diverse group of individuals with varying skills to completion of project goals by supporting team collaboration and cooperation.
- Organize and manage workflow to ensure team members understand their duties and delegated tasks.
- Answer technical questions from team members associated with manufacturing tasks
- Read, understand, and utilize all mechanical drawings.
- Understanding of quality control processes for assigned product/element to support quality control of elements and/or design flaws by flagging areas not meeting specifications and addressing appropriately through rework or bringing to the attention of others. Make improvement suggestions.
- Maintain awareness of project schedules and deadlines for team; raise concerns and/or suggest adjustments in an effective and timely manner if deadlines and/or goals are in jeopardy.
- Interact with other departments as necessary to refine understanding of their needs and present suggestions, feedback, and progress reports.
- Independently complete complex projects with minimal guidance/supervision.
- Manage materials, prints and supplies and assign the teams for the projects.
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
