Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Sanders Industries Holdings•Colorado Springs, CO

3h•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to lead a team of CNC Machinists/Operators on the second shift. The role involves leading, training, and coaching team members, managing work orders, ensuring quality control, performing maintenance, and coordinating production activities to align with company goals. The pay offers a dollar uplift from the employee's current rate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Documented experience with leading teams of people
Minimum 1 years of related experience
Experience with Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
Experience in operating Surface Grinder machines
Works under moderate supervision
Servant leadership mentality
Advanced knowledge of machining practices, including cutting tool nomenclature and uses, calculations of speeds, material composition, part fixturing, and inspecting and checking methods
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tool design
Ability to solve problems independently or as part of a team
Must be able to promote and work in a highly collaborative environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Solid troubleshooting skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

Certificate or diploma in machining desired
Yellow belt certification preferred or willing to gain within a year
May be entry level if some experience in the skill
Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline

Responsibilities

Leads, trains, and coaches CNC Machinist/Operators on operations basics, day-to-day challenges and exceptions, machine setups and changeovers, and other higher needs in the department
Kits and stages work orders before distribution to appropriate staff members and locations
Responsible for tool reconciliation at end of each work order
Manages Discrepant Material Reports (DMR) within the department
Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) on production equipment
Sets up, loads programs, and operates CNC machines
Monitors machine performance by randomly spot-checking products from various machines
Ensures First Article Inspections are completed in a timely manner
Identifies deviations and makes appropriate adjustments as needed
Inspects and measures small parts with a high degree of precision and accuracy
Manages team assignments and schedules, including breaks and lunches
Documents and reports personnel issues to Department Supervisor
Oversees, monitors, and coordinates production team activities, giving importance to individual member's and overall team's achievement of established goals
Ensures team's goals are aligned with and representative of the overall company's directive
Acts as liaison between team members and the rest of the organization
Perform other related duties as assigned