Lead Operator

ATI•Monroe, NC

About The Position

The Lead Operator directs, checks, and instructs departmental personnel performing Billet Conditioning operations, including grinding, peeling, polishing, shot blasting, inspection, and cutting. The role is responsible for safety, quality, material identification and storage, and production for one of three operation or equipment groups in Conditioning. Lead Operators may be moved between work centers as requested by management. The position also supports bottleneck areas, relieves breaks, handles material movement and equipment loading and unloading, follows production schedules to meet delivery requirements, and manages product to customer requirements. The Lead Operator sets up and operates or assists with the setup and operation of Billet Conditioning equipment, maintains records and reports, supports training and improvement projects, and reports deviations, nonconformances, and variances to supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to maintain IME certification by fulfilling all requirements.
Ability to direct, plan, and schedule work activities.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures.
Ability to use gauges and measuring devices.
Basic knowledge of mechanics and hydraulics to understand machine functions.

Nice To Haves

General working knowledge of the round billet process to assist the leader.

Responsibilities

Assist, direct, check, and instruct departmental personnel engaged in Billet Conditioning operations such as grinding, peeling, polishing, shot blasting, inspection, and cutting.
Maintain work records, schedules, and reports, and perform conditioning duties as required.
Be responsible for safety, quality, material identification, storage, and production for one of three Conditioning operation or equipment groups.
Move between work centers as requested by management.
Work in bottleneck areas, relieve breaks, and move material, including loading and unloading equipment.
Follow established schedules to meet on-time delivery and manage product to customer requirements, reporting deviations to the work leader or supervisor.
Manage storage and shipment of grindings, shot blast fines, saw swarf, peeler chips, polish swarf, and bandsaw chips.
Control and improve supply costs for Conditioning operations.
Manage departmental improvement projects as assigned by management.
Set up and operate or assist with setting up and operating all Billet Conditioning operations.
Maintain written and practical certification for each operation in the work group.
Assist the training and safety coordinator with training new employees as requested.
Report causes and corrective actions for nonconforming DDR resulting from operator error or equipment malfunctions.
Report variances from standard machine hours and yield, including APAD 1 variance.
Report deviations from standards to supervision relating to safety, quality, cost, production, or employee behavior.
Ensure operating supplies are available when needed.
Maintain the conditioning building and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.