Swiss Machinist Lead - Weekend Nights

About the role

The Swiss Machinist Lead at Velosity Brooklyn Park supports our manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park, MN on our weekend night shift. The primary responsibility is to instruct, train, and coach hourly personnel in all aspects of the job, including proper techniques, work instructions, production methods, quality assurance, and plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow dispatch reports and job traveler standards to meet or exceed production rate and scrap requirements as driven by the ERP system.
• Consistently produce accurate records of completed parts, including accurate entry of scrap and non-conformance’s when required into the ERP system and any hard copy requirements.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs verbally or by documenting in shift-to-shift transfer books.
• Aid level 1 & 2 machinists in process specific areas to ensure they are completing product to quality and customer requirements.
• Ensure Swiss Machinists or operators are meeting production rates and throughput expectations of all jobs for each shift, including the use of SQDC and hour by hour boards.
• Ensure training for operators is completed in the quality system and properly documented per GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
• Coach and mentor all hourly personnel on best practices for machining and operating in a production atmosphere to ensure employees across all shifts are working to the same standards.
• Enforce attendance expectations for staff, assist with performance appraisals, personnel issues, and sit in on interviews with potential candidates.
• Report machine, material, and quality concerns or employee issues to Supervisor.
• Operate Swiss machines up to 9 axes as required per manufacturers recommendations, following SOPs to produce quality parts per customer prints.
• Set up Swiss Machines on most intermediate complexity level production jobs unaided as required by work instructions and set up sheets.
• Extensively understand G and M code. Some macro program knowledge. Operational knowledge of many types of machines and controls.
• Verify all products meet quality specifications both visually by using a microscope and dimensionally in accordance with specifications or other Quality System requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand QC calc/ SPC and use the data to perform offsets, tool changes, and maintain dimensional integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate- Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently balance competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a Medical Device or Component manufacturing environment.
• Able to use a computer, calculator, read and write in English, and do shop Math.
• Blueprint Reading.
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators.
• Physical & Mental Demands: Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Twisting, Turning, Seeing, Hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate- Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently balance competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a Medical Device or Component manufacturing environment.
• Able to use a computer, calculator, read and write in English, and do shop Math.
• Blueprint Reading.
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators.
• Physical & Mental Demands: Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Twisting, Turning, Seeing, Hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Skills

• Extensive understanding of G and M code.
• Some macro program knowledge.
• Operational knowledge of many types of machines and controls.
• Ability to read and understand QC calc/ SPC and use the data to perform offsets, tool changes, and maintain dimensional integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
• Quarterly bonus for all employees.
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually.
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement.
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values.
• Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment.
• Casual Dress Code.

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $34.00 - $46.00 per hour in base pay. This role is also eligible for a shift premium and our 5% quarterly bonus target. This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Schedule

Shift: Friday - Sunday, 5:00pm - 5:00am.

Company Information

Velosity Brooklyn Park is a cutting-edge medical parts manufacturer that enhances speed and cuts costs by engineering efficient processes. At Velosity our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.