CNC Machinist Leadman (Swiss) - Coyote Technical & Executive Sourcing

Job Title: Lead, Machining Center Operations

1. POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides support for the machining center first and second shift operations. Responsibilities will also include resolving technical issues, workflow and priorities, training and evaluating new machinists technically evaluate potential new products for feasibility. Programming new products and informing the Manager of all personnel issues as they pertain to first and second shift operations. As needed, is required to assist in the manufacturing process.

1. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in a technical area or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Previous workflow leadership experience in a technical manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with Lean and pull systems is a plus.

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assigned.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Must be able to move from one department to another rapidly.
• Must be familiar with MS Word, Excel,
• Must have superior manual dexterity.

1. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to evaluate information objectively and make sound decisions independently.
• Must be able to make decisions that affect coworkers in the department and fellow workers

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the position and/or the goals and objectives of the department may be assigned.)

• All employees are expected to be knowledgeable about and follow the Company’s Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policies, including policies on the rights of individuals with disabilities and harassment.
• Coordinate the workload requirements by developing first and second shift schedules for the machining center.
• Incumbent will be responsible for handling all the day-to-day workflow issues which arise including meeting production requirements, technical problem resolution, training, and all other workflow matters.
• Informs management of employee behavior that does not conform to company polices.
• As the department Lead, the incumbent will be expected to assist in the manufacturing processes as needed.
• Train coworkers, new-hires, or other employees to perform machining, adjustments as well as programming steps or other tasks related to supporting the work cell/department.
• Assist in the selection of new equipment.
• Develop machining processes to support new product introduction.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining necessary tooling requirements for production.
• Coordinate all machining activity by setting all priorities for production orders.
• Aware of practices and processes utilizing current management tools.

1. SAFETY:

• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety of himself/herself or others.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the Company’s safety policies and rules. Must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Responsible for informing the Company if he/she is taking medications or if there are any other circumstances that would interfere with safe performance of job duties.
• Assure that coworkers follow safety measures.
• Specific safety hazards associated with this job include handling solvents and chemicals.

1. QUALITY

The incumbent in this position is generally responsible for following ISO-13485 (current revision) and FDA/QSR guidelines as described in the procedures related to his/her specific job responsibilities.

1. INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Must be able to maintain productive working relationships with co-workers.
• Must treat fellow employees with respect.
• Will communicate with first and second shift on technical and workflow issues.