CNC Turret Punch Press Team Lead - 3rd Shift

About the role

Avalign produces innovative, high‑performance, cost‑effective medical devices. The Turret Punch Press Group Lead is responsible for selecting and scheduling jobs from the daily dispatch list, managing and setting up tooling, and delivering tooling and sheet stock to the turret. This position provides floor leadership, is self‑directed and accountable, and operates on a 3rd‑shift schedule. It does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work orders in the correct sequence on the correct turret based on the daily dispatch sheet.
• Manage tool and die inventory, including sharpening tools and dies, replacing defective tooling, and ordering replacement tooling.
• Manage the sheet steel and aluminum inventory, perform daily counts, and transact all sheet materials.
• Fill in as a Turret Set‑Up/Operator when business situations require.
• Insert, align, and lock punches and dies in the turret; place work‑piece on the table, align to scale and end gauge, clamp to the machine table, turn the turret to the specified punch and die, and set the indicator to the specified dimension.
• Press the pedal to activate the punch; repeat the operation for each machine setting; position the center punch to the touch plate and turn the crank to scratch layout lines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work operation sheets; compute punch charts and punch holes in non‑metallic materials.
• Use inspection gauges (calipers, micrometers, squares, height gauges) to perform quality checks per AQL and work instructions; report dimensional problems to the supervisor or set‑up person.
• Maintain accurate counts on completed and scrapped material or parts; complete production paperwork and enter required data into the company database.
• Maintain tools, measuring instruments, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner; report equipment problems or malfunctions immediately; keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
• Adhere to established company policies and safety regulations; wear personal protective equipment in accordance with safety and training guidelines.
• Follow the Avalign training system SOP600‑009, section 6, for turret set‑up/operator duties.
• Be willing to temporarily work “off‑shifts” to fill in for Turret Leads.
• Help train new employees as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Quick learner eager to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes.
• Reliable individual who values punctuality.
• Open, cooperative, positive, and team‑oriented approach to assignments.
• Ability to plan and execute plans across teams.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year.
• Employer‑funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer‑funded Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within.
• Temperature‑controlled work environment.
• Community involvement and corporate giving initiatives.
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Schedule

3rd‑shift schedule; may be required to work temporary “off‑shifts” to fill in for Turret Leads.