Mill Assistant Lead

l d mccauley LLC.•Orchard Park, NY

13h•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly talented and motivated Mill Assistant Lead to join their dynamic team. McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned them a reputation as a global leader in their field. This role is for the 3rd Shift, working Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to two (1-2) years’ experience as LDM Mill Operator.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.

Responsibilities

To back up the Mill Department Lead and serve in their position if need be.
To assist LDM Lead in keeping the CNC Mill Department operating in an efficient and productive manner.
Make sure all mill programs and setup information is available when needed.
Be proactive in preparing set ups for operators when possible.
Notify First Shift Lead or Supervisor of repair needs for all mills.
Assist in resolving problems, delays and difficulties.
Help maintain updated list of tooling and set up requirements for mills.
Serve as a material handler for the Mill & Coin Departments, moving any gondolas/stands/parts that need to be moved.
Assist Lead with PM work and mill indications as needed.
Maintain all coolants, oils, and fluid needs on all of the mills.
Remove and dump any and all chip hoppers and bins in the department.
Assist with setups in the department with the goal to reduce setup time and keep the machines running.
Responsible for cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the department tooling and gaging.
Communicating missing or needed tooling with Lead and Tool Room to ensure complete tooling sets are ready for the department.
Responsible for facilitating help from Tool Room, Maintenance, Leads, Supervisors etc. so that the machines are back up and running in a timely fashion.
Perform daily documented buddy checks on all running mills.
Perform First piece sign offs as needed.
Help and assist Lead in training new mill operators per Department Training Program.
Ensure all parts produced are regularly inspected for quality by operators as outlined by the LDM Mill Department Quality Policy.
Run a mill from time to time when needed.