CNC Machine Shop Lead - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products•Santa Ana, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a CNC Machine Shop Lead who will oversee all operations performed by the personnel under their supervision. This role involves ensuring adherence to APP’s policies and procedures, maintaining an organized and safe work environment, and meeting production needs. The Lead will be responsible for inspecting parts, managing workflow, approving CNC program updates, and providing training and motivation to machine shop employees. They will also assist other departments as needed and ensure compliance with all company policies and safety rules. Continuous learning and updating knowledge of best machine practices are expected to enhance overall production.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of all of the equipment being used in the machine shop.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least ten years of CNC and conventional set up knowledge and operation.
Some vocational training in the machining and manufacturing fields.
Excellent blueprint reading skills.
First article lay out skills.
Good math skills.
Microsoft office knowledge.
Experience with ERP software.
Strong background in inspection of aerospace parts and forgings.
Strong communication skills and work well with others.
The ability to edit and write CNC programs.
Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time.

Responsibilities

Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
Ensure adherence to APP’s policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs.
Inspect parts visually and by touch and remove flash and excess material by following forging process and work order instructions.
Use various surface-grinding tools to remove defects from manufactured parts.
Maintain accurate part and or work piece counts.
Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.
Review master schedule to determine best use of personnel to achieve On Time delivery.
Assign job tasks based on scheduled workload.
Work with inspection team and assign priority as necessary.
Direct Work flow with tool crib technician daily to ensure we meet our OTD goals.
Approve CNC program updates as jobs are completed by maintaining the program files for all CNC equipment.
Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
Takes strong ownership of work in progress and communicates with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers (as needed).
Assist, as needed, Quality staff by providing administrative support performing tasks related to Internal Specification Reviews, Corrective Actions, Quality Planning, and Assist other Departments.
Attend technical meetings to provide support (as needed).
Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies.
Instruct, train, and motivate machine shop department employees on work to be performed in accordance with Company standards.
Provide coverage for machine shop Supervisor or shop foreman when necessary.
Communicate Company policy and safety rules.
Continually update educational knowledge and best machine practices to enhance the overall production in the shop.
Provide input for performance evaluations.
Checks and answers email in a timely manner.
Always consider how decisions will affect our Key Results Goals.
Instructs and directs work activities of employees in assigned work areas.
Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Benefits

On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program
Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
Generous Vacation Time
9 Paid Holidays
Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
Sick Time
Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
401k (Company matches up to 4%)
ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
Tuition reimbursement