CNC Lathe Machine Lead-Day Shift

Position Summary

ARCH - Minneapolis is looking for a CNC Lathe Machine Lead to join our team! If you are looking for an opportunity to coach and develop other machinists while still being hands on as a working lead this may be the next career for you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading production in the CNC Lathe area and communicating with leads on other shifts.
• Responsible for managing daily priorities, assigning work to those in the department to maintain optimal flow.
• Prioritize work based upon product and resources.
• Participate in daily production and GEMBA meetings to maintain constant communication of scheduled work.
• Maintains CNC Machinist productivity to ensure correct machining processes are used and department activities are consistent with manufacturing objectives.
• Plan and coordinate workflow with other departments and scheduling function.
• Supports company policies working with direct reports and collaborates with the Leadership Team to resolve issues/concerns.
• Interview and evaluate applicants for vacant positions.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a machining environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-year previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Contract Manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work in a fast past work environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP system and Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to read blueprints, use micrometers, calipers, and other QA gauges.
• Ability to set up and operate machine tools.
• Ability to program machine tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience operating a CNC Lathe machine.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.