Tool Room Lead

Q2 Artificial Lift Services•Nappanee, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Room Lead is responsible for leading CNC machining operations by programming, setting up, and operating mills and lathes to produce high-quality components that meet customer and quality requirements. This role ensures efficient production through technical expertise in machining, tooling, CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting, and process improvement while maintaining compliance with safety standards and API Q1/ISO 9001 quality management requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience working in an API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 environment a plus.
Machine operation.
Use of measurement equipment.
Tooling applications.
Programming editing and programming.
G-code/M-code, CAD/CAM software.
Functional and technical skills.
Conceptual skills.
Process improvement.
Blueprint reading and geometrical dimensioning and tolerances.
Basic math skills.
Mill experience preferred
Manual mill or lathe operation preferred
Previous tool and dye experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan machining by studying job packets, routings and notes, blueprints, materials, specifications, reference planes and orientations, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Program mills and/or lathes using CAD/CAM software and/or entering program G/M-code, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs; organizing and maintaining updated programs.
Set up mills and/or lathes by selecting, installing, indicating, and adjusting require work-holding, tools, fixturing, tool holders, attachments, indexers, and stops.
Verify settings by measuring first piece and submitting for first piece approval. Performs sampling measurements during production run per ISO procedure frequencies.
Maintaining specifications by observing machine cycles; taking measurements; troubleshooting, adjusting, and reprogramming; monitoring and replacing tools; adhering to quality procedures.
Achieve mill setup and run times and report any difficulties to shop lead.
Maintain open communications by documenting actions, irregularities and attentive needs and by completing production and quality paperwork, setting up and/or maintaining organized setup note system.
Maintain safe, clean and organized working conditions by adhering to safety and housekeeping procedures.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting repairs requiring service to shop supervisor; keeping equipment clean.
Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
Understand the implications of not conforming to QMS requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Manage client relationships, driving sales growth, and providing technical support for downhole pump products and services.
Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication, problem-solving, and delivering tailored solutions that meet operational needs.