Job Title:  2nd Shift Lead, CNC Setup/Operator

The CNC Shift Lead is primarily responsible for the setup and operation of CNC (Swiss/Citizen) machines in a safe and orderly manner while maximizing production output using efficient and effective methods.  This role also serves as a team leader for 2nd shift, ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and business standards.  This covers all 2nd-shift working roles including, but not limited to: CNC operation, thread-rolling, and deburring.

What you will do:

Productivity, Cost, & Delivery

• Operate multiple machines simultaneously while proactively keeping all machines in the department running
• Troubleshoot advanced and complex programs and maintenance issues
• Must be able to make changes to machine offsets and/or perform program editing to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Review blueprints, tool sheets, routings, and specifications for accuracy and manufacturability
• Communicate correction and improvement needs to the engineering department

Quality

• Monitor and document part quality for self in CNC department, including first part and in-process inspection using tools, gages, and other methods
• Assure staff compliance to ISO91000 standards and support audit activities as needed

Safety

• Adhere to and support safety procedures and policies
• Ensure the building, property, and perimeter are safe and secure at the end of every shift
• Maintain first aid and forklift certifications

Technical Leadership

• Assist operators and other employees with troubleshooting, stock, and quality issues during shift
• Assist with other duties such as programming, maintenance, inspection, deburring, etc.
• Lead, train, coach, and mentor other employees; share knowledge, skill, experience
• Document material usage on work orders and minimize scrap
• Perform and document scheduled periodic maintenance and general upkeep of machines in accordance with recommendations
• Maintain records of settings for CNC part programs and processes within the scope of the department

Communication

• Assist leadership in maintaining integrity, safety, quality, and production rates; promote and reinforce a clean, safe, and professional shop and work environment
• Promote quality, on-time delivery, continuous improvement, and best practices
• Promote and communicate continuous improvements including processes, productivity, quality, and safety
• Promote collaboration, communication, and teamwork within and outside department and shift
• Bring problems, violations, and/or conflicts to the attention of department managment

We are looking for:

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced manufacturing/machine training and/or advanced certification preferred
• 3-5 years' experience with Citizen and Swiss CNC Machines
• Demonstrated leadership experience required
• CNC programming (ESPRIT) experience a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and attention to detail required
• This position requires standing for long periods of time, up to 8 hours

• This position required the ability to lift 30+ lbs. occasionally, 20-30 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly

• This position may be exposed to various industrial cleaning chemicals and oils