Team Lead

Pelco Products•Edmond, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Team Lead works under limited supervision to lead employees, distribute work equitably, and manage processes and functions within the area of responsibility. The role requires knowledge of general manufacturing processes and production operations, experience operating equipment, and an understanding of how the department's work relates to other parts of the company. The Team Lead works to foster cooperation and understanding across groups and departments. The position oversees department activities and employees, distributes assigned work, resolves production or employee issues, and supports company policies, safety rules, and Lean Manufacturing/5S practices. It also involves programming and maintaining CNC milling machines and lathes; training operators from entry-level through advanced CNC operations; supporting tooling development and programming for new and existing products; and troubleshooting complex machining problems. The Team Lead studies prints, sketches, models, and specifications to plan machining operations, fabricates and assembles tools and fixtures, tests tools and programs against engineering specifications, and trains to and operates all MDI-process operations in the area. This is a full-time, non-exempt, safety-sensitive position in Production. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:45 AM–3:45 PM, with overtime potentially required based on business needs and customer demand. No travel is expected. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to airborne contaminants, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and potentially excessive noise. Hearing protection may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CNC Programming Certification from a vocational or technical program.
One to two years of experience, preferably in CNC machine programming, setup, and operations, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Ability to read, understand, and train others on basic machine operation, drawings, and work instructions.
Ability to organize departmental work assignments and multitask.
Above-average computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Plex.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to speak, read, write, and understand English and train using English.
Safety-focused approach and ability to work individually or as part of a team.
Knowledge of current machinery and machining processes, advanced shop mathematics, FANUC controls, machine operations, parts, drawings, and work instructions.
Time-management and organizational skills; results-driven approach.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to perform basic math, count and measure, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Investigative and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods; occasionally sit, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move heavier items using a team lift.
Ability to perform repetitive hand motions and use manual and finger dexterity and multi-limb coordination.
Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, respirator mask, and coveralls.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of production experience.
Experience with process improvement.
Two to five years of team leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a production environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Distribute assigned work or jobs within the department.
Oversee and direct department employees and activities.
Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality at the assigned work location.
Use Plex, the ERP system, to ensure accurate system information and reporting.
Resolve production or employee issues within areas of responsibility.
Support company policies, procedures, safety rules, and Lean Manufacturing/5S principles.
Recommend continuous-improvement changes to area layout, manpower, equipment, or material usage.
Work with Team Leads and representatives from other departments on production initiatives and projects.
Work additional overtime as required by customer demand or business needs.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or Production Manager.
Program and maintain CNC milling machines and lathes.
Train machine operators in CNC operations, from entry-level to advanced skills.
Assist with tooling development and programming for new and existing products.
Know the equipment in the area of responsibility and ensure operators understand and use it effectively.
Study prints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of CNC and other machining operations.
Fabricate, fit, and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools.
Test completed tools and machining programs to ensure they meet engineering specifications.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex machining problems.
Train to and operate all MDI-process operations within the area.