Specialized Machinist

Visium Resources•Middletown, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Introduction: Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this direct full-time Specialized Machinist position. This role is going to be onsite in Middletown, CT. Specialized Machinist Summary: Work under the general direction of a Cell Operations Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of employees assigned to a production cell Plan, lead, and supervise assigned functions within the Manufacturing Operations Team to manufacture and deliver products in accordance with contractual and related requirements, including quality, procurement regulations, program requirements, cost control/budgets, engineering change control, and environmental compliance In the absence of the Group Leader, perform a wide range of machining operations, operate equipment, and oversee product quality and workmanship Schedule, assign, and monitor work within the cell to meet program objectives Manage assigned program budgets, costs to complete, and compliance with quality systems requirements and procedures Establish and maintain metrics to track performance in quality, schedule, cost, and continuous improvement through lean enterprise practices Determine needs and provide justification for production tooling upgrades and changes Plan for manpower needs and fill deficiencies as needed in consultation with the Group Leader Monitor and analyze production processes within the team to ensure work orders are followed properly, takt time is achieved, and required paperwork is completed accurately Collaborate with Group Leaders to address production and operational issues Interface with assembly, test, and support groups to optimize workflow and manpower loading Support the development and control of manufacturing EAC program budgets Identify quality issues in the production process and assist in developing and implementing resolutions and preventative measures Establish and maintain effective communication within and between functional groups and management to resolve issues Plan and determine manpower requirements based on forecasts Monitor cost control by scheduling appropriate use of manpower and balancing production needs with overtime requirements Oversee the development and revision of assembly and production procedures Maintain high performance standards through employee evaluations and training to ensure continuous improvement and compliance Conduct employee performance appraisals and provide input for merit increases Maintain a properly cross-trained staff to support production needs in accordance with company policy Prepare and complete product quotes and estimates Lead and/or participate in process improvement efforts to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling Ensure coordination and integration of workflow with continuous improvement through lean activities Support company initiatives, including ISO 9000 and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to ensure continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and products Support all environmental and safety standards and promote a safe work environment Provide leadership in the prevention of damaged goods Support quality and manufacturing engineering functions, including CDRL items, customer reviews, engineering change proposals, waivers/deviations, non-conforming material, and procurement quality requirements Maintain and monitor visual management systems and collaborate with support departments to improve company systems and performance Interview, hire, appraise, and develop department personnel in accordance with company policies and applicable laws Guide subordinate Group Leaders on personnel-related matters Maintain an adequately trained staff Assist management in establishing and maintaining departmental procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards, company policies, ISO standards, and contract requirements Support the enforcement of standards, policies, and procedures Travel as required Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Over 5 years and up to and including 7 years related experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Work under the general direction of a Cell Operations Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of employees assigned to a production cell
Plan, lead, and supervise assigned functions within the Manufacturing Operations Team to manufacture and deliver products in accordance with contractual and related requirements, including quality, procurement regulations, program requirements, cost control/budgets, engineering change control, and environmental compliance
In the absence of the Group Leader, perform a wide range of machining operations, operate equipment, and oversee product quality and workmanship
Schedule, assign, and monitor work within the cell to meet program objectives
Manage assigned program budgets, costs to complete, and compliance with quality systems requirements and procedures
Establish and maintain metrics to track performance in quality, schedule, cost, and continuous improvement through lean enterprise practices
Determine needs and provide justification for production tooling upgrades and changes
Plan for manpower needs and fill deficiencies as needed in consultation with the Group Leader
Monitor and analyze production processes within the team to ensure work orders are followed properly, takt time is achieved, and required paperwork is completed accurately
Collaborate with Group Leaders to address production and operational issues
Interface with assembly, test, and support groups to optimize workflow and manpower loading
Support the development and control of manufacturing EAC program budgets
Identify quality issues in the production process and assist in developing and implementing resolutions and preventative measures
Establish and maintain effective communication within and between functional groups and management to resolve issues
Plan and determine manpower requirements based on forecasts
Monitor cost control by scheduling appropriate use of manpower and balancing production needs with overtime requirements
Oversee the development and revision of assembly and production procedures
Maintain high performance standards through employee evaluations and training to ensure continuous improvement and compliance
Conduct employee performance appraisals and provide input for merit increases
Maintain a properly cross-trained staff to support production needs in accordance with company policy
Prepare and complete product quotes and estimates
Lead and/or participate in process improvement efforts to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling
Ensure coordination and integration of workflow with continuous improvement through lean activities
Support company initiatives, including ISO 9000 and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to ensure continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and products
Support all environmental and safety standards and promote a safe work environment
Provide leadership in the prevention of damaged goods
Support quality and manufacturing engineering functions, including CDRL items, customer reviews, engineering change proposals, waivers/deviations, non-conforming material, and procurement quality requirements
Maintain and monitor visual management systems and collaborate with support departments to improve company systems and performance
Interview, hire, appraise, and develop department personnel in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
Guide subordinate Group Leaders on personnel-related matters
Maintain an adequately trained staff
Assist management in establishing and maintaining departmental procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards, company policies, ISO standards, and contract requirements
Support the enforcement of standards, policies, and procedures
Travel as required
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned