Machining Lead

Bench Dogs•East Cocalico Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machining Lead will have a minimum of 1-3 years on CNC wood related experience. They will set up, maintain, and operate machinery. You will ensure the interminable and efficient running of production. A great machine operator is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. On-the-job training is a good way to discover how to do the job better, so you should have willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures will be carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits.

Requirements

Utilization of existing optimization (HPO) software.
Ability to integrate nested based manufacturing where required.
Capable of comprehending an CAD/CAM programs along with interfacing with the latest nesting software.
Ability to change tools effectively as needed and follow the tooling standard operating procedure.
Ability to program all CNC equipment as provided.
Proven experience as a machine operator.
Proven ability to direct 5-8 machine operators and provide direction to 2nd shift team
Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometer, etc.)
Understanding of production procedures.
Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear.)
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
Analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Teamwork and communication skills.
Physical stamina and strength.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
A minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on CNC wood related experience.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and substance abuse screen.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support machinists to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and adherence to shop standards
Serve as a technical point of contact for machining questions, setup issues, and process improvements
Assign daily work and prioritize jobs in coordination with scheduling and production leadership
Provide hands-on training and coaching to develop machining skills, cross-training, and best practices
Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement on the shop floor
Communicate production status, constraints, and improvement opportunities to operations leadership
Reinforce standard work, inspection requirements, and quality expectations across all machining operations
Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
Set up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle.
Control and adjust machine settings while searching for opportunities to improve machine capabilities
Test operation of machines periodically.
Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws.
Maintain activity logs.
Set up CNC equipment to produce parts to match prints, including machining of complex profiles, milling, and horizontal and vertical drilling.
Utilize CAD and CAM programs to program machine paths and tools at a PC or at the machine and send machine code to equipment using post processors.
Required to maintain and repair CNC programs to current engineering specifications, including detailed tooling and gauging requirements.
Provides set-up sheets and routings, including calculation of standard times for manufacturing or cost-reduction.
Act as a backup to the Production Specialists.