Fabrication

Plansee•Franklin, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead – Lathe/Milling/Fabrication position coordinates the assignments of operators/machinists to ensure efficient production and assists supervision in the planning of manufacturing processes and improvements. This role also assists with administrative tasks as directed and provides feedback to the supervisor regarding the performance of team members and/or equipment. The Team Lead performs routine operations of assigned machine(s), including start-up/shutdown and operation of equipment, and monitors machine performance regarding quality output and quality of parts produced using standard inspection instruments. Additionally, the Team Lead is responsible for training new employees in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of equipment, and updates, develops, and troubleshoots machine programs and tooling problems to maintain production. This role provides group leadership in achieving goals related to safety, cost, production, and compliance with ISO: 9001:2000 and AS9100 quality standards. The Team Lead maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs, and assists in providing input for team members’ annual performance reviews. Staying current on new/improved machining methods, CNC program enhancements, and state-of-the-art tools is crucial. The position embraces ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishment, while supporting company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. Other duties as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be familiar with CNC machine tools and functions, programming and editing lathe and/or milling machines.
Must be familiar with all phases of metal fabrication, assembly and equipment.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures including lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including basic trigonometry.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Demonstrated leadership ability, including coaching, mentoring, and developing employees; fostering positive and productive working relationships; effectively managing team performance; and utilizing strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate across teams, manage relationships effectively, and create a positive and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Vocational technical certification is preferred.
Experience using MRP system (SAP) desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the assignments of operators/machinists to ensure efficient production.
Assists supervision in the planning of manufacturing processes and improvements.
Performs routine operations of assigned machine(s), including start-up/shutdown and operation of equipment.
Monitors machine performance regarding quality output and quality of parts produced using standard inspection instruments.
Responsible for training new employees in set-up, operation and maintenance of equipment.
Update, develop and troubleshoot machine programs and tooling problems and correct as necessary to maintain production.
Provide group leadership in the attainment of goals with respect to safety, cost, production and compliance to ISO: 9001:2000 and AS9100 quality standards.
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
Assist in providing input to team members’ annual performance review.
Stay current on new/improved machining methods, CNC program enhancements and state-of-the-art tools.
Embrace ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
Support company policies, procedures and safety regulations.