Machine Shop Lead

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc•Fairview, OR

33d•$28 - $30

About The Position

The Machine Shop Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily schedule with the overall production schedule. High ability in CNC setup and operation along with high level knowledge of Haas CNC controls are crucial. Leadership attributes such as delegation, thorough communication with upper management and problem solving are key attributes of this role. The ability to step up and take leadership in situations when the supervisor is unavailable is the defining characteristic of the Machine Shop Lead.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Shop math skills: calculating feed speeds; H.S. level geometry & trigonometry
Experience required with Machine Shop equipment (CNC, Manual Mills, Lathes, etc.) experience required.
CNC Lathe & Mill Experience 2+ years (Haas controls preferred)
Ability to work in and maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to read blueprints and understand concepts of GD&T.
Able to use precision measuring equipment.
Able to communicate fluently in English.
Timely and consistent attendance.
Good knowledge of SOP’s and processes with computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Understanding of Lean Production Concepts, 5S
Ability to operate material handling equipment to move and align materials.
Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Post high school technical or other education preferred.
Previous production supervisor experience preferred.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP concepts a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily production schedule in accordance with plant wide schedule.
Stage job routers for each work center in accordance with shop schedules.
Provide programming with drawings and priorities in with shop schedules.
Transfer completed jobs to the inventory/kitting team upon Machine Shop completion.
Assist Supervisor in maintaining tooling inventory.
Perform FAI verification for all production on CNC machines as needed.
Assist machinist in basic problem-solving issues with set up or production.
Act as shop representative to the safety committee.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Conduct employee training during onboarding process.
Actively participate in continuous safety and production improvement efforts within the plant.
Coordinate and support the daily work of the Machine Shop.
Close competence gaps by training/coaching and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and job instructions (JIB).
Control of quality, deviations and line stops together with Supervisor.
Focus on waste elimination and process improvement.
Drive meetings within cell (shift change, cell meeting).
Make and follow production schedule for the cell.
When needed support operators with immediate problem solving.
Re-plan orders with given frames.