Machinist Shop Lead

Experience & Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School preferred
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience
  • IF no supervisory experience then 10 years of Machining and/or valve service experience is required
• A thorough understanding of small and large-scale turnaround processes is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in their daily routines
• TWIC OSHA Safety and other statutory or regulatory certifications

Competencies

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Tenacious
• Professionally Articulate
• Capable of reading Equipment & Process Specification documents
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel Outlook Word
• Professional in appearance and actions
• Demonstrated ability to read write and verbalize in a professional organized manner
• Highly inquisitive about industrial process industry
• Demonstrated success in dealing with personnel issues
• Demonstrate and maintain the mental acuity required to effectively manage a Field Services business in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining a safe and productive environment
• Successful in interfacing with customers internal and external
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities
• Self-Starter and Self-Directed

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely manage personnel as applicable who perform machining and welding processes
• Develop and oversee planning and scheduling for Machine shop activities including advance staffing requirements.
• Ensure Machinist/Welders assigned to projects are trained and or qualified to the task and customer safety and technical requirements in addition to the company quality assurance program
• Responsible for maintaining the following machines: milling machine VTL drill press surface grinder horizontal mill broach key seating machine OD grinder manual lathes honing tools band and cut-off saw and Lap Master.
• Responsible for periodic review of customer contractual requirements for machining/welding services to ensure this information is effectively transferred to the technicians.
• Works in conjunction with the company HSE Coordinator to maintain current information required for Machinists/Welding personnel in ISNetworld PICS PEC etc.
• Works in conjunction with the company Quality Assurance Manager to verify all quality control procedure requirements are followed for Machining and Welding services up to and including site quality audits.
• Works in concert with the Operations Manager to establish an operating budget for service personnel equipment and supply needs in conjunction with the General Manager to meet the demands of a growing service business in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Develop and implement quality and safety metrics that gauge the effectiveness of our field services performance (safety quality and customer satisfaction) and reported on a scheduled frequency.
• Conduct and or coordinate job reviews as needed to develop comprehensive job scopes and manpower plans.
• Attends pre-turnaround and post-turnaround planning meetings as applicable.
• Participates with the customer service team (Repair Coordinators) to complete quotations for service opportunities and post-job billing preparation
• Works in conjunction with purchasing for sourcing materials supplies and subcontract services as applicable for Machining/Welding activities.
• Ensures time sheets prepared during field services and time clock entries for shop services are accurate approved by the customer received at the home facility and entered at the agreed upon timeframe
• Attends the all daily production meetings to report and stay abreast of overall Machining/Welding services activities.
• Ensures that Machinists and Welders are properly trained so as to contribute efficiently and productively to the John H Carter organization
• Supports JHC accounting department with problem invoices and general customer account information
• Understands and ensures that the JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld at all times
• Works closely with and supports the JHC product principals when required to do so
• Manages and enforces the after-hour and weekend On-Call rotation in conjunction with other shop supervision
• Actively and enthusiastically supports JHC colleagues at all times
• Builds and cultivates solid relationships internally and externally
• Travels when required and applicable

The above list of duties and responsibilities does not constitute the entire list and the list can be changed when necessary at the discretion of management when business needs customer demands and other industry or job related circumstances arise.