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Cell Lead (Night Shift)

The Aagard Group


Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 32
Posted: 29 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay Range: $26.00-$32.50

Key Obsessions:

  • Support the team
    • Serve as the first point of contact for assigned work coordinating the daily activities of the fabrication cell.
    • Train and mentor team members to ensure skill development and role proficiency.
    • Remove obstacles solve problems and empower cell members to perform their best.
    • Prioritize and complete production tasks on time maintaining a cant believe they pulled that off mindset for expedited and high-impact projects.
  • Commitment to safety and quality
    • Ensure and maintain a safe organized and clean work environment that supports team members well-being and operational excellence.
    • Uphold quality standards by ensuring parts and processes meet documented requirements and by performing routine maintenance and housekeeping.
    • Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve cell performance increase productivity reduce costs and help our customers win.
    • Attend company training to develop leadership skills and expertise further.
  • Perform Fabrication duties
    • As a working lead operate fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production needs and address equipment issues to minimize downtime.
    • Assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to parts tooling and processes.
    • Address and resolve equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.
    • Ensure parts are labeled organized and flow efficiently with minimal work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

Core Accountabilities:

  • Foster open communication knowledge-sharing and collaboration while upholding Aagards values of Winning Together Honorably Passionately and Positively.
  • Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety improve productivity reduce costs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors representing Aagard accurately and positively.
  • Overtime may be required based on business and customer needs. Team members may be asked to work before or after their scheduled shift or on non-regular workdays.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology plus 1 year of fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Proven career growth in fabrication roles with expertise in setting up and operating fabrication equipment
  • Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
  • Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong prioritization time management organization proactive decision-making and attention to detail
  • Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
  • Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. stoop kneel crouch crawl or climb

Benefits Offered:

At Aagard we believe in investing in youyour health your career your financial future and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family

  • No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your familyfully paid by Aagard.
  • Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
  • Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if youre insured elsewhere.
  • Company-Paid Benefits: Dental Life and Disability insuranceall included.
  • Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships nutrition counseling mental health services vision screenings and more.

Financial Security

  • 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
  • Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.

Time Off

  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
  • 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
  • Paid Bereavement Leave for lifes difficult moments.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

  • Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
  • Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.

Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart

  • Celebrate Care and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through lifes milestones challenges and celebrations.
  • Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions helping you give back and make a difference.
  • Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect learn and grow with your peers.
  • Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit hot beverages and local business discounts.

At Aagard youre not just joining a companyyoure joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here and were proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.


About Company

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Aagard develops purpose-built case packers, cartoners, sleevers, retail-ready packaging designs, palletizers, and combination systems. Secondary Packaging Automation Machines.

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