Operations Supervisor​/Lead Machinist

Operations Supervisor / Lead Machinist

Directs single site, multishift, manufacturing operations in conjunction with supervisor, lead positions, and shop scheduler. Drives improvements processes in manpower, efficiencies, materials, and machines to meet customer demands while enhancing profitability. Mentor apprentices, operators, machinists and lead employees. This position can ultimately be responsible for 20+ employees.

Sets-up, operates, and troubleshoots conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Works with Engineering to start-up new parts. Ensures the equipment is maintained and personnel are trained to fabricate high-quality parts.

Operate Machines:

• Loads starting material into machine and unloads machined part from machine.
• Deburrs Parts as necessary for Inspection and Safety
• Performs Daily Housekeeping around machine and Daily Maintenance checks.
• Coordinates machine maintenance and machinery pm's.
• Adjusts tool offsets and other machine offsets such as fixture offsets, cutter comp, etc.
• Sets/changes speed/feed rates to optimize machining process.

Set-Up Jobs:

• For infrequently run and extremely high-value complex machining operations, installs and aligns holding fixtures and accessories on machines per green folder instructions.
• Aligns and secures cutting tools into tool holders and then installs tool assemblies on machines per tool sheet.
• Retrieves current revision CNC program and downloads to machine.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts set-up as required to make part within specification.

Tooling:

• Recognizes that tool wear has occurred.
• Adjusts tool offsets as necessary.
• Identifies correct tool versus the tool sheet and changes the tool in the machine.
• Selects alternate tools and proves them out to improve machining processes or replace tooling that is no longer available.

CNC Program:

• Reads CNC program line-by-line in order to follow tools paths.
• Line-edits CNC code to improve processes. This could include significant, complex, editing.
• Ability to create programs such as Master Cam, Part Maker, and Esprit software is preferred.

Manual Inspection:

• Uses standard hand tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and hard gages to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications.
• Uses any specialty inspection device (ex: vision system) required in each machining cell.
• Identify and use alternate inspection methods to validate quality readings from standard methods.

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM):

• Loads part onto CMM and operates CMM to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications
• Interprets CMM data to notice pattern shifts, quality trends, and other issues related to the machining process.
• Identify and use alternate inspection methods to validate quality readings from standard methods.

Quality System & Documentation:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and quality plans so as to understand inspection requirements.
• Fills out Quality System paperwork and enters data into computer as necessary.
• Verifies and signs off 1st and last piece inspections.
• Alters Green Folder and notifies Process Engineering in accordance with Quality System Procedures
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Solid Works preferred
• Dispositions discrepant material in accordance with Quality System Procedures
• Approve NMRR's within assigned dollar value limits.

Planning & Scheduling:

• Operates more than 1 machine at the same time, as required.
• Assists in scheduling work on machines to enable employees to operate efficiently.
• Will work a flexible schedule when required for training and issues related to machine, tooling, processing, etc.

Training:

• Trains other employees in the basics of operating equipment on which employee is fully competent.
• Ensures that employees assigned to the area are fully trained to perform all aspects of their job descriptions.
• Provides input to Value Stream Manager for annual performance reviews and disciplinary discussions.
• Mentors apprentices assigned to area of responsibility

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:

• Identifies problems and…