Machine Shop Team Leader

MKS Instruments•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

As a Machine Shop Team Leader at MKS, Inc., you will partner with operations to lead and supervise a team of CNC machinists. The role reports to the Manufacturing Specialist and is responsible for coordinating production, maintaining quality and safety standards, troubleshooting machining issues, and improving CNC operations. Travel may include one or two local offsite trainings per year and one or two out-of-state trips lasting up to a week.

Requirements

At least 6 years of CNC machining experience.
Completion of high school, vocational training, or equivalent is preferred.
Good manual dexterity and coordination.
Ability to lift and occasionally move or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain stationary for 80% of the time and to position oneself and objects below, at, and above shoulder level.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and exchange accurate information.
Ability to observe documents and details at close range.
Dedication to safety when handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a team lead.
Completion of high school, vocational training, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise CNC machinists, providing guidance and support to meet production targets and quality standards.
Delegate tasks, set priorities, monitor progress, and ensure efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.
Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and machining centers to produce precision components from engineering drawings and specifications; ensure machines are calibrated and maintained.
Inspect machined parts using precision measurement tools, verify tolerances and surface finishes, and make adjustments to maintain quality.
Identify and resolve issues involving machine performance, tool wear, programming errors, dimensional inaccuracies, and machine malfunctions; implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures, train team members in safe machine operation and hazardous-material handling, and enforce safety protocols.
Identify and implement process, tooling, programming, or workflow improvements to streamline production and reduce cycle times.
Maintain production records, including machine setup sheets, tooling lists, and production logs; report on utilization, productivity, and quality metrics.
Provide training and development to improve team members’ CNC machining, programming, and tooling skills, and foster continuous learning.
Communicate and coordinate with team leaders, supervisors, engineers, production planners, and cross-functional teams to prioritize work and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Travel for up to one or two local offsite trainings per year and up to one or two out-of-state trips of up to a week.