CNC Machine Shop Lead - 2nd Shift

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

About the role

We are looking for a CNC Machine Shop Lead who will oversee all operations performed by the personnel under their supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Ensure adherence to APP’s policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs.
• Inspect parts visually and by touch and remove flash and excess material by following forging process and work order instructions.
• Use various surface-grinding tools to remove the defects from manufactured parts.
• Maintain accurate part and/or work piece counts.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.
• Review master schedule to determine best use of personnel to achieve On Time delivery.
• Assign job tasks based on scheduled workload.
• Work with inspection team and assign priority as necessary.
• Direct Work flow with tool crib technician daily to ensure we meet our OTD goals.
• Approve CNC program updates as jobs are completed by maintaining the program files for all CNC equipment.
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
• Take strong ownership of work in progress and communicate with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers (as needed).
• Assist, as needed, Quality staff by providing administrative support performing tasks related to Internal Specification Reviews, Corrective Actions, Quality Planning, and Assist other Departments.
• Attend technical meetings to provide support (as needed).
• Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies.
• Instruct, train, and motivate machine shop department employees on work to be performed in accordance with Company standards.
• Provide coverage for machine shop Supervisor or shop foreman when necessary.
• Communicate Company policy and safety rules.
• Continually update educational knowledge and best machine practices to enhance the overall production in the shop.
• Provide input for performance evaluations.
• Check and answer email in a timely manner.
• Always consider how decisions will affect our Key Results Goals.
• Instruct and direct work activities of employees in assigned work areas.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Requirements

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of all of the equipment being used in the machine shop.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least ten years of CNC and conventional set up knowledge and operation.
• Vocational training in the machining and manufacturing fields.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills.
• First article layout skills.
• Good math skills.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Strong background in inspection of aerospace parts and forgings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to edit and write CNC programs.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet production needs.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote-from-within program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee.
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Generous Vacation Time.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s).
• Sick Time.
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results).
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%).
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid).
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$23.76 - $32.68 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted starting range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company and we are committed to the long-term growth of our organization and employees. APP, Inc. engineers and manufactures certain products that are considered ITAR-controlled items under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Consistent with ITAR, this position may only be filled by a candidate who is (i) a citizen of the United States, or (ii) a person who has been accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws.