Machining Lead (West Bend) - 1st shift

MetalCraft of Mayville•West Bend, WI

About The Position

The Machining Lead operator produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines. Reporting to the Machine Center Manager, the role is responsible for maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies. This is a first-shift position, with occasional assistance to second- and third-shift teams when issues arise. The lead works with the machining manager and machinists to meet department and company goals, develop machining projects and employee skills, and create machining fixtures and tooling. The role also plans machining work and stock inventory; programs and sets up mills and lathes; verifies machine settings and workpieces; monitors and adjusts machining processes; maintains equipment; and documents production, quality, and shift handoff information. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and coordinate work with other departments.
Ability to take direction and execute work efficiently.
High school degree, diploma, or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
Knowledge of machinery blueprints and specifications.
Experience using Mastercam CAD/CAM to program machined parts.
Positive, upbeat attitude.
Willingness to help other shifts on occasion.
Ability to stay beyond regular hours when needed to complete setups and jobs.

Nice To Haves

3–5+ years of experience in a tool room or machine room, or trade school certification.
Experience leading and training people.

Responsibilities

Work with the Machining Manager to achieve department and company goals.
Train employees, plan and develop machining projects, and help machinists develop their skills.
Plan machining work by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, machining parameters, and GD&T.
Plan stock inventory by determining available quantities, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipts.
Program mills and lathes by entering instructions and reference points, setting tool registers and offsets, calculating requirements, and proving part programs.
Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; and tramming heads.
Load stock into the feed mechanism.
Verify machine settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces in accordance with applicable standards.
Monitor drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations; take measurements; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes; adjust or reprogram controls; and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Follow quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs between shifts.
Complete production and quality logs.
Help other shifts on occasion and stay after regular hours when needed to finish setups or jobs required by internal or external customers.
Work with the machining manager, tool room, and machining employees to develop machining fixtures and tooling.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Perform other duties as needed.