Vertical Mill Machinist Team Lead

Reports To:  Manufacturing Manager
Job Purpose:  The Team Lead is ultimately responsible for day-to-day team activities and other duties as required in the department area as well as coordinating a team of Makers to achieve departmental goals.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews job travelers and part drawings to accurately produce parts
• Makes all required quality checks during production to ensure parts are produced to required dimensions and conform to all specifications.
• Completes all job-related paperwork and production reporting to accurately record part quantity and scrap.
• Ensures team members have the appropriate equipment tools and material to work on their assigned job
• Audits compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good parts
• Reviews unplanned scrap with employees and Supervision to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures.
• Monitor daily production activities regarding quality safety and productivity and act when deviations are identified or intervention is required to achieve the team goals
• Champions the QEK program by actively soliciting suggestions and helping team members implement product and process improvements.
• Champions the teams safety program and complies with all safety practices and regulations.
• Lead guide mentor and train Makers to ensure quality and timely production to scheduled activities within the department
• In coordination with the Manufacturing Manager and Production Scheduler monitor and adjust workflow to facilitate timely start and completion of job operations to the ERP system master schedule
• Act as a resource to ensure communication and resolution of technical issues preventing successful execution of production activities as scheduled
• Participate in team efforts to maintain update or establish new process controls and procedures to achieve consistent results
• Provide input on Makers performance as part of the review and feedback loop and make recommendations on individual skill development plans
• Assist with Continuous Improvement projects and processes such as Kata walks Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program scrap reduction rework elimination and increased metal removal rates
• Champion the areas 6S program and audit completion of daily checklists to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Using formal problem-solving tools troubleshoot issues in real time and assist Makers with resolution or escalation in a timely manner to maintain productivity
• Coach and develop a team of problem solvers focusing on prevention over detection
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and exemplify the companys core values
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED required
• Above average experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments (calipers micrometers intra-mics gauges) required
• Previous experience in a high-mix precision machine shop environment required
• Previous experience setting up and operating Vertical CNC milling machines required
• Previous experience writing and troubleshooting programs in Mastercam preferred
• Lean manufacturing and quality system experience preferred (ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485 and AS9100D preferred)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use material handling equipment including forklifts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy required and experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word Outlook Excel) preferred
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information :

GTC Machining LLC offers a drug-free workplace along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time