Machine Shop Lead

About the role

The Machine Shop Lead at AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. is responsible for coordinating the daily schedule with the overall production schedule. Key responsibilities include maintaining daily production schedule, staging job routers, providing programming, transferring completed jobs, assisting in tooling inventory, performing FAI verification, assisting machinists with problem-solving, representing the shop to the safety committee, operating a forklift, conducting employee training, participating in safety and production improvement efforts, and supporting the daily work of the Machine Shop.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily production schedule in accordance with plant wide schedule.
• Stage job routers for each work center in accordance with shop schedules.
• Provide programming with drawings and priorities in with shop schedules.
• Transfer completed jobs to the inventory/kitting team upon Machine Shop completion.
• Absorb the role of the supervisor when unavailable.
• Assist machinist in basic problem-solving issues with set up or production.
• Act as shop representative to the safety committee.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Conduct employee training during onboarding process.
• Actively participate in continuous safety and production improvement efforts within the plant.
• Close competence gaps by training/coaching and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and job instructions (JIB).
• Control of quality, deviations and line stops together with Supervisor.
• Focus on waste elimination and process improvement.
• Drive meetings within cell (shift change, cell meeting).
• Make and follow production schedule for the cell.
• When needed support operators with immediate problem solving.
• Re-plan orders with given frames.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post high school technical or other education preferred.
• Previous production supervisor experience preferred.
• Shop math skills: calculating feed speeds; H.S. level geometry & trigonometry
• Experience required with Machine Shop equipment (CNC, Manual Mills, Lathes, etc.) experience required.
• CNC Lathe & Mill Experience 2+ years (Haas controls preferred)
• Ability to work in and maintain a safe work environment.
• Able to read blueprints and understand concepts of GD&T.
• Able to use precision measuring equipment.
• Able to communicate fluently in English.
• Timely and consistent attendance.
• Good knowledge of SOP’s and processes with computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Lean Production Concepts, 5S
• Ability to operate material handling equipment to move and align materials.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts a plus.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High Integrity with a commitment to honesty, trust and transparency.
• Displays Care embracing the highest standards to ensure resource efficiency for the well-being of team members and responsibility to the environment.
• Innovative and curious promoting diversity of thought while understanding the needs of the customer leveraging cutting-edge technology utilizing state-of-the-art processes.
• Committed to Excellence through perseverance, GRIT and a focus on continuous improvement consistently delivering quality equipment, parts and service of unmatched value.
• Execution while focusing on quality, safety and Teamwork delivering results motivated by a diverse and inclusive culture based on accountability, customer/employee satisfaction, creative solutions, and constant communication.
• Goal oriented driving to positive results.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account (if eligible)
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program