Experienced Swiss Machining Technical Lead

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Elk River, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN, is a precision machining company focused on providing custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. They are seeking a driven and experienced Swiss Machining Technical Lead to join their team. This critical role focuses on optimizing production performance, quality, and overall efficiency. The position is ideal for someone passionate about developing talent, improving processes, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. The Swiss Machining Technical Lead works in a fast-paced environment and is committed to fostering teamwork, communication, and excellence on the production floor.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years of experience.
Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
Previous work in a machine shop desired.
Strong machining and technical experience in related department and/or capacity.
Strong working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Strong people skills
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to use micrometers, Vernier calipers, and other QA gauges.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.
Strong problem solving, technical, decision-making skills and the ability to think independently.

Responsibilities

Aligning work to team members appropriately in their area and/or shift, communicating positively and thoroughly with leads in other areas and shifts to measure and achieve desired results (KPI’s).
Perform positive and effective shift turnover and hand off to achieve desired results (KPI’s).
Develop and maintain documentation to aid in process consistency, quality, and efficiency.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Set up, program, and operate a variety of multi-axis Swiss-style CNC lathes to manufacture tight-tolerance components.
Develop and optimize programs to improve cycle time, tool life, and part quality.
Complete and update set-up sheets and real time changes.
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Work with Engineering to improve production processes using 6-sigma methodologies. Tools include, but are not limited to, process flow charts, value stream mapping; PFMEAs; fish-bone analyses; and design of experiments (DOE). Specify tooling and gaging required to support production operations.
Responsible for the training and development of the team members in the department. This includes involvement in creating and implementing training plans and shadowing / coaching individuals.
Assist with troubleshooting issues with processes and equipment. Escalate problems to and work with Engineering to find resolution.
Communicate any production stoppages or constraints to all affected departments at time of observation.
Assist with the interview and evaluation of potential new team members.
Be a positive leader/role model within the department and company by living the company vision, mission, values and policies and communicating any potential misalignments to Management and / or Human Resources.
Be a key leader in the promotion and integration of new ideas and process improvements.
Other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities may be added as assigned.