CNC Second Shift Lead

Aerospace Manufacturing Jobs, Near Wichita, KS CNC Second Shift Lead

The principal duties of the Shop Lead are as follows:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain work from Operations Manager. Assign work out to support the shop schedule.
• Provide written tie-ins at the end of shift on all machines
• Ensures that safe work practices are followed and adhered.
• Do any other task assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Advise the Operations Manager daily on the lead times necessary for new work.
• Train new CNC Operators and where necessary upgrade the skill level of the more seasoned Machinists.
• Perform regular performance reviews on all employees reporting to the Shop Lead. Also perform incident or disciplinary write-ups as necessary
• When not involved with oversight or supervisory duties perform all the duties of a CNC Operator. Shop Lead is a "working" supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and maintains all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures. Ensure that the work area is free of clutter.
• Monitors all daily 6S Shop Clean Ups at End of Shift and assures they are being performed.
• Assist with other shop operations when requested.
• Assist CNC Operators with difficult jobs.
• Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.
• Sets up, adjusts, or operates machine tools used to perform precision machining operations to customer specifications.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines per Aerotech setup instructions.
• Diagnoses machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers and calipers
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintains machine tools are in proper operational condition.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Confers with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Disposes of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

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