Lead Machining

GP&C•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supervising production personnel, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and operating machine tools to meet daily customer requirements. The Lead Machining position requires a strong understanding of shop practices, CNC programming, and effective leadership skills to coordinate production activities and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

Use professionalism and leadership skills to promote company goals and enforce company policies and procedures.
Strong understanding of shop practices and methods.
Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
Use experience, logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
Demonstrate personal time management skills.
Strong communication and leadership skills – strong reading, writing, and speaking skills, including public speaking.
Strong knowledge of the use of standard measuring tools including, but not limited to, Micrometers (O.D. & I.D.), Calipers, Bore Gages, Protractors, Height Gages, Micro-Height Gages, Molds, Optical Comparator and Depth Gages.
Strong knowledge of CNC programming/languages (G/M Codes and Mazatrol) and thorough knowledge of how to create and edit programs.
The ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.).
Knowledge of and commitment to GP&C systems, processes and procedures.
Must have an understanding of basic shop math and geometric tolerances as related to GP&C drawings and standard Manufacturing methods.
Read, write and understand English and be able to communicate with other employees.
Self-starter and work with minimum supervision.
Proven track record with managing day to day production expectations, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Ensure employee safety and identify problems for immediate correction.
Audit work orders for defects in product and paperwork.
Ensure all quality processes are followed and product is produced to customer requirements.
Supervise production personnel to ensure work is done according to documentation.
Alert supervisor and assist in resolution of equipment and tooling issues.
Ensure personnel are competent and provide necessary guidance and training.
Setup and operate machine tools as needed to meet daily requirements.
Assist in the execution of daily production schedules through machine and operator allocations.
Communicate challenges to supervisor.
Provide input for employee performance appraisals.
Maintain assigned shop areas and oversee equipment preventive maintenance, cleanliness, and organization.
Assist with the implementation of process improvements.
Coordinate and direct production workers to achieve production schedules and customer requirements.
Assist with leadership functions such as employee development, provide input for performance reviews, conduct OJT training, and resolve conflicts.
Communicate effectively in face-to-face discussions, department meetings, and emails.
Move heavy parts (>100 pounds) using cranes, slings, carts, and other handling devices.
Move less heavy parts (<25 pounds) with or without cranes, slings, carts and other handling devices.
Follow parts handling requirements.
Stand and/or sit for extended hours and be able to perform work in difficult positions.
Climb in and out of machines, up and down stairs to check work.
Read, comprehend and write technical information and data.