Machining Team Leader - 2nd Shift

The Bradbury Company•Moundridge, KS

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise the 2nd shift Machine Shop employees while also operating a variety of machinery and equipment, including CNC, to process work pieces to print or job order specifications. Troubleshoot and develop solutions to product and manufacturing problems.

Requirements

Able to use and understand all precision measuring instruments.
Ability to modify and rewrite CNC programs
Understanding of basic metallurgy and materials
Excellent problem-solving skills
Basic math, fractions, and decimals
Ability to read and understand blueprints, bills of material, setup sheets, etc.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to run multiple machines and work in a variety of work centers.
Produce strong effective supervisory and leadership abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, urgent work environment.
Requires a strong, related work history.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Is consistently at work on time and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
Takes responsibility for own actions
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
Completes tasks on time
Quality focus
Offers suggestions and participates in continuous improvement activities
Possess an innate desire to learn and is inquisitive
Team-oriented and able to work well with others
Self-motivated and able to work with no supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with department managers, employees, customers, and professional colleagues
Must supply own hand tools

Nice To Haves

Prefer successful completion of related coursework at a trade or technical school
Prefer proven experience in machining field
Takes initiative for personal development and outside training

Responsibilities

Plan and prioritize work for each employee in assigned areas
Responsible for meeting or exceeding due dates per the weekly project schedule
Maintain a steady efficient throughput of work based on the project schedule
Operate CNC and manual machines in machining work centers
Work with Planning, Engineering, and other Plant leaders to overcome obstacles and improve processes
Responsible for providing a clean area that is safe and organized
Responsible for maintaining the correct amount of consumables and operating supplies
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all members of the Company
Develop machining processes and improvements with associated departments
Maintain knowledge and skills in the cutting edge of machining cutting technology
Train and develop machining skills for employees
Maintain and train on the skills of supervision and leadership
Manage and maintain the department in the absence of the Plant Manager
Work along with employees as needed to meet due dates
Work extended hours to meet due dates when necessary
Responsible for completing employee performance reviews for assigned bay(s)
Responsible for the accuracy of all machined parts produced per print from assigned operators
Monitor stock Inventory levels
Perform recommendations for engineering design
Perform conflict resolution
Perform other duties as assigned