Machine Operator Team Lead

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

To set up, adjust, maintain and efficiently operate laser systems and manual, NC, CNC Presses and Cutting machines. Use computerized manufacturing technologies to lead and guide the initial phase of the fabrication process. Ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process. Provide problem support and coaching / on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met.

Connect with a variety of support resources to resolve problems.

• Provide backup to the Production Supervisor.
• Support the production process by filling in positions on the line when vital to maintain the flow of work when absences occur (Vacation, PTO, Restroom breaks, etc.).
• Knowledge of Lean principles in order to lead and participate in Kaizen events.
• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
• Able to implement company and department policy.
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
• Uses computerized manufacturing technologies or related systems to meet production and customer requirements.
• Performs set-up duties on fabrication equipment and the safety devices in accordance with production documentation.
• Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to print specifications.
• Operates and adjusts various equipment, including controllers, and edits programs according to production documentation.
• Meets established performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.
• Aligns with all applicable safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to team leader or appropriate resource.
• Ensures that products and systems meet Hoffman quality standards.
• Inspects work to ensure proper dimensional requirements are met per prints.
• Performs specified preventative maintenance procedures and assists Maintenance and outside sources with trouble-shooting systems.
• Takes action and notifies appropriate resource when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, etc.
• Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement activities to meet customer needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year of CNC manufacturing equipment experience preferred.
• 3+ years production work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards and Radan.

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process required
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Skill in communicating efficiently through oral and written communications
• Skill in following detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate job expectations to production staff and achieving desired results by monitoring, coaching, and implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to achieve…