Production Machine Lead

Production Machine Lead

The Production Machine Lead acts as a liaison between supervisor and general machinists. Assigns jobs and machines to operators, monitors technique, quality and quantity of production, troubleshoots and assists operators with machining problems.

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

• Acts as a liaison between supervisor, maintenance, production control and machinists with daily responsibilities.
• Assigns jobs and machines to operators, monitors technique, quality and quantity of production, troubleshoots and assists operators with machining problems.
• Proficient to operate and maintain 2 or more machines according to detail blueprints, specifications, work orders and instructions, as needed.
• Assists supervisor in monitoring tooling, material, quality and production.
• Troubleshoots machining problems and determines action to be taken.
• Proficiency with performing and coaching operators in machine set ups and interpretation of instructions/blueprints/specifications, monitoring tooling, materials, quality concerns and production.
• Selects and obtains proper materials and tooling for the job.
• Checks tooling and reworks as needed to manufacture part to print specification.
• Ensures machinist correctly demonstrates and understands the verification of following the dimensions of parts while running the job using measuring instruments such as micrometers, comparators, calipers, and gauges, inspects completed parts to ensure they meet blueprints/specifications.
• Recognizes improper machine functioning and makes necessary adjustments to spindle chains, clutches and cross slides as needed. Perform minor repairs, and determines correction action to be taken to management &/or maintenance for improved quality and tooling life.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, job order for product specifications such as dimensions/ tolerances and use shop and measuring tools.
• Represents Factory/Department manufacturing on cross-functional teams, safety community or in-house committees.
• Provide daily direction, training and assessment for peer assigned to for development. Documents required assessment that includes a summary of the curricular, skill level achieved, further development recommendation and / or competencies not achieved during the development period
• Assist supervisor in the development of lesser skilled operators to improve production efficiencies.
• Reports any safety violation, machining equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to supervisor, may provide input for action including discipline and firing.
• Proceeds with completion of job, observing machine frequently to verify correct operation and ensure that the hopper is properly loaded.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) checks per specification, Master cam (CAM software) and acts in accordance with output and demonstrates knowledge and use of Shop Floor Systems.
• Verifies proper placement or replacement of all safety guards, safety materials, use of PPE's by employees and adheres to all safety procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Adheres to all company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
• Responsibility for complying with ISO 14001standards, aspects, directives and impact as related to the HSE policy commitments.
• Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.
• Required to identify and alert any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management's attention immediately.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
• Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as EMS and recycling opportunities to elimination of production waste
• Performs a variety of other tasks and duties.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical
  - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment. Wide variety of tools and precision measuring instruments with an advanced level of skills. Proven knowledge with production set-ups and layouts utilizing industry drafting standards. Successful completion of all areas of the Skill Assessment and Individual Development Plan.
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