Machinist/Lead

Job Summary:

The Machinist Team Lead must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in set-up and operation of CNC milling machines. Strong technical, interpersonal, supervisory, and organizational skills are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises assigned members of the production team

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages workflow within the department ensuring tasks are completed in a timely fashion
• Adherence to production schedule
• Assure proper setup of all jobs
• Troubleshoot all set-up and CNC program related problems
• Obtain and return to storage all required tooling
• Assure the proper use and handling of calibrated measuring instruments
• Assure timely return of measuring instruments for calibration as required
• Proper interpretation of drawings and operation sheets
• Assure that travelers and processes are completed in the proper sequence and signed/stamped and dated by the person performing the work
• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, maintenance, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues
• Be accountable for time, attendance and transactions made by direct reports
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, such as but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, and indicators
• Knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Computer literate with experience in Windows based programs and shop ERP systems
• Strong interpersonal communicating skills with all levels of employees, both verbally and written
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, if needed
• Ability and willingness to train and develop employees
• Possess improvement ideas such as process, CNC programs and tooling
• Working knowledge of RCCA (root cause correct actions)
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills (decision making, accountability towards company policy with regards to the following in absence of the Department Supervisor): Team time approvals, inspection-ISO requirements, OTD goals with the customer and other manufacturing departments, working with dispatch and prioritizing working with scheduling.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, Technical/Vocational training desired
• Minimum of 5 years’ operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines within a controlled job shop environment
• Proficient knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, such as but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, and indicators
• Knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing/walking at times. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.