CNC Lead

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

• Read technical drawings and set up the machines in accordance with part blueprints
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure products meet design specifications
• Adjust machine cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise
• Train new employees on how to properly operate CNC machines
• Perform dimensional inspection of product as required
• Perform weekly safety and maintenance checks, and document
• Enter last run statement
• Monitor and change cutting tools or inserts as needed
• Run production when necessary
• Aware at all times of correct orientation of product being placed in machinery
• Enter commands and store programs in computer memory to build and maintain source files
• Adjust feed rates and speeds, utilizing knowledge of CNC machine operation
• Review shop orders and drawings to determine job specifications and requirements
• Light supervisory duties reporting to Production Supervisor
• Read job traveler and obtain correct product type and quantity to run
• Inform Production Supervisor of any issues with operation or quality
• Maintain a clean workstation
• Wear proper PPE at all times and conform to all safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• MUST have vertical machining center experience
• Experience with set-up and operation of vertical CNC/HAAS Machines
• 7-10 years CNC experience, preferred
• Able to foresee changes relevant to area of responsibility
• Able to organize work assignments to ensure efficient operations of CNC machining environment
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner to achieve intended objective
• Organize machining center to meet production objectives for optimum cost, quality, speed, throughput, and on-time customer deliveries
• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or logistical problems that arise
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential
• Able to use and read precise measuring tools
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Must be able to periodically lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods of time