Lab Supervisor, Machining and CNC Technology

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)•Cleveland, OH

43d•$46,000 - $51,000

About The Position

Installs, maintains, orders, and decommissions PMT equipment, tooling, and raw materials (as necessary). Supports PMT course & lab experiences by ensuring that all related equipment & course materials are; functional, safe, well-maintained, and distributed (as necessary). Provides Machining Programming/Lab Tours. Promptly escalates unresolvable issues/concerns to the Director of PMT (as required).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five years of related professional machining, or machine repair experience
Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations
Demonstrated experience in effectively dealing with people of various backgrounds, technical experience, and learning modes
Demonstrated ability to effectively, efficiently, and appropriately resolve conflict
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of machining; concepts, operations, practices, and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
Possesses patience, and commitment towards ensuring that PMT programming remains; relevant, respected, and reflective of the technologies & needs of manufacturing
Ability to lead and work as a productive member of a team
Ability to effectively completely work assignments independently
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detail
Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlines
Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes
Proven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
Ability to motivate, and effectively shape the perspectives & skill-sets of the future generation of machinists, and technical trades-persons
Critical thinker with ability to identify and implement efficiencies within daily operations
Demonstrated basic project management skills
Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work-flow and quality
Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Nice To Haves

Ten years of related professional machining, or machine repair experience
Journeyman Machinist certified in the state of Ohio
Ability to read & utilize; blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, hand-tools, gages, multimeters, etc. to troubleshoot & repair complex equipment/machinery
Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department

Responsibilities

Continuously monitors PMT equipment performance and conducts preventative maintenance and repairs as needed
Repairs and maintains PMT machines & equipment found in the; Machining Lab, Inspection Room, and Tool Crib areas to ensure that scheduled PMT Related Courses/Labs can run as required
Serves as a technical subject matter expert (machining), and supports machining & metrology related programming conducted in PMT related lab area(s). Machining Lab related initiatives will support; PMT, Apprenticeship, Engineering Machining Labs, and Non-Credit Machining Programming (as prioritized/coordinated by the Director of Precision Machining Technology)
Tracks, Orders, and maintains organization/distributions of raw materials, tools, and lab supplies related to PMT
Manages PMT associated vendor relationships
Assists with the monitoring and reporting of associated operational costs, and utilization rates of PMT related lab areas
Receives, stocks, prepares, and ships; raw materials, tooling, and course materials related to PMT programming
Oversees student use of all machining lab equipment, and intervenes as necessary to ensure safe, and proper use of PMT equipment
Ensures the shop floor; equipment, tooling, and workspaces are safe, clean, orderly and operational in compliance with associated Tri-C policy, best practices, or governing safety agencies
Trains, advises, and collaborates with all PMT Instructors/Preceptors (as necessary) to support PMT related programming
Performs other duties as assigned