Lead Machinist

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
• Master ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets and program CNC computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
• Master knowledge or reading code and editing programs.
• Full fluency in running and setting up multiple types of equipment such as Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes and multi axis VMC’s.
• Full fluency in running and setting up pallet changers and horizontal mills.
• Responsible for advanced and routine machinery maintenance, running/visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory records of machine replacement parts.
• Understands flow of production and how their team’s performance affects plant metrics and customers.
• Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment and non-spec parts and provide corrections.
• Mastery of blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
• Ability to lead discussions with other departments, including status and updates of the machining group.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Responsible for direct work assignment and leadership for assigned team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes

Education And Experience Requirements

• Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production.
• Previous documented leadership/supervisory experience in machine or fab shop >than 15 employees.
• Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree or journeyman’s card.
• 8-10+ years of experience in a machining environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education required.
• A recognized apprenticeship may be required.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
• Strong understanding of mathematics.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Travel Required: None
• Minimal Estimated __%