Team Lead, Machining 2nd Shift

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Shift:2nd Shift

Work Status:Onsite

Position Summary

TheTeam Lead MachiningTFR (Taco Fall River)coordinatesemployees who work in the machine shopschedulesand assigns work as. Theytrain CNC programmers and operatorsand overseecreation ofcomputer numerical control (CNC)programs for manufacturing components cutter selection setup documentation tooling design and drafting CNC tooling programs verification and shop aid sketches.The Team Lead Machiningis responsible for troubleshooting the work of all employees within the machine shopthat are responsible forthe manufacturing of mid-to high-complexity components.Theyaresubject matter expertson complexmachiningand alsoprovide backup forthesupervisor on second shift as needed.

Measures of success:

• Achievethe KPI of on-time deliveries
• Ensure that earned labor hoursalign with expectedtargets
• Timely/successful training and evaluation of machine shop employees
• Accurately apply trade knowledge in the development and machining of manufacturing jigs and fixtures in the completion of product

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that programmers are properlyutilizingcomputer-aideddesign(CAD)andcomputer-aidedmanufacturing(CAM)softwaretoselecttheappropriate cuttingtools and speeds/feeds for a variety of material typesin ordertocreate CNC programs and instructions used to run a CNC machine
• Troubleshoots complex machining and provides guidance to employees in the processingof those machining tasks
• Analyze job orders drawings blueprints specifications and design data to determine the appropriate machine tool work holding and cutter selection machine speeds and feed rates
• Observe machine trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications
• Oversee writing storing andmodifying oforiginal and/or existing CNC programs to enhance efficiency. Correct and guide programmers to resolve any CNC programming issues.
• Coordinate with design engineering on best practices and designs for machinability
• Provide progress status and troubleshooting reports to management
• Approves recommended tooling purchases to determine the best consumables for particular processes and to ensure that operational budgets are met and maintained
• Maintains work area in a neat and organized manner to 5S standards
• Provide advanced training to machine shop employees and programmers in the operation of CNC equipment and set up
• Provides feedback to management on an individuals progress abilities and aptitude
• Serves as the subject matter expert within the machining department resolving complex issues
• Designs and fabricates fixtures as required and participates in high level project reviews
• Coordinates all shipping activities on second shift
• Coordinates all second shift manufacturing activities in absence of supervisor
• Participates in the interview processes to evaluate technical abilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 15 years of experienceoperatingand programming CNC equipment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word)
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Capability to mentor and train others and to share knowledge
• Blueprint reading basic math and understanding of measuring devices
• Good computer skills and advancedproficiencyinquerying monitoring and inputtingNC machine and system data
• Knowledge of arithmetic algebra geometry calculus statistics with the ability to apply mathematical functions
• Advancedknowledge of machines and tools including their designs and uses
• Able to keep team members well informed and to draw on others expertisewhen
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and write appropriate machine-levelinstructions including revisions to existing programs
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
• Judgment to comply with instructions prescribed routines methods and practices
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn and totrain others

Preferred:

• Graduate of machiningvocational or technicaltraining program

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is in these areas.

This position reports into the site every day.

Management

This position has no direct reports.