CNC Machine Shop Lead; 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

Job Summary

We are looking for a CNC Machine Shop Lead who will oversee all operations performed by the personnel under their supervision.

Job Requirements

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet production needs.
• Ensure adherence to APP’s policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs.
• On-the-job training will be provided for this position.
• Inspect parts visually and by touch and remove flash and excess material by following forging process and work order instructions.
• Use various surface-grinding tools to remove the defects from manufactured parts.
• Maintain accurate part and or work piece counts.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.
• Review master schedule to determine best use of personnel to achieve On Time delivery.
• Assign job tasks based on scheduled workload.
• Work with inspection team and assign priority as necessary.
• Direct Work flow with tool crib technician daily to ensure we meet our OTD goals.
• Approve CNC program updates as jobs are completed by maintaining the program files for all CNC equipment.
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
• Takes strong ownership of work in progress and communicates with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers (as needed).
• Assist, as needed, Quality staff by providing administrative support performing tasks related to Internal Specification Reviews, Corrective Actions, Quality Planning, and Assist other Departments.
• Attend technical meetings to provide support (as needed).
• Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies.
• Will instruct, train, and motivate machine shop department employees on work to be performed in accordance with Company standards.
• Provide coverage for machine shop Supervisor or shop foreman when necessary.
• Communicate Company policy and safety rules.
• Continually update educational knowledge and best machine practices to enhance the overall production in the shop.
• Provide input for performance evaluations Checks and answers email in a timely manner.
• Always consider how decisions will affect our Key Results Goals.
• Instructs and directs work activities of employees in assigned work areas.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of all of the equipment being used in the machine shop.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Have at least ten years of CNC and conventional set up knowledge and operation.
• Should have some vocational training in the machining and manufacturing fields.
• Have excellent blueprint reading skills.
• First article lay out skills.
• Good math skills.
• Microsoft office knowledge.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Strong background in inspection of aerospace parts and forgings.
• Have strong communication skills and work well with others.
• The ability to edit and write CNC programs.

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