TN- CNC Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Description

The Responsibility of the CNC Machining Team lead is to lead the team in producing machine parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; maintaining equipment and supplies. 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Leading plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic   drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

• Lead in plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.

• Lead in programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.

• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.

• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.  

Requirements

  Experience and Background:

• Must have a proficient understanding of G-code and M-code programming. 

• Experience setting up and troubleshooting CNC machines. 

• Mathematical skills. 

• Mechanical and technical capacity. 

• Must have GED/High School Diploma 

• Computer skills required: Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and company manufacturing and order system (Traverse)

• Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.

• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.

• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.