Senior Machinist - 1st Shift - Nidec Minster Corporation

Master Machinist Lead

Nidec Press & Automation is currently seeking a Master CNC Machinist Lead for our Minster, Ohio location. Machinists for Nidec Minster will work in an engineered-to-order "job shop" environment where our products are made one at a time requiring many setups and holding close tolerances.

Job Responsibilities:

• Function as a working supervisor in performing both direct labor work and supervising machinists, as required.
• Act as a technical expert in troubleshooting and resolving machining and/or equipment problems, as required.
• Assist and/or lead projects in both the development and implementation of new machining processes.
• Evaluate current machining processes and make recommendations for improvements in process flow, productivity, and quality.
• Provide leadership and support in achieving and/or exceeding Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery targets within the department.
• Operate multiple CNC machine tools such as mills, lathes, grinders, and machining centers with multiple axes.
• Perform machine setups, tool setting, loading, and unloading of fixtures.
• Inspect parts using precision measurement instruments (mics, calipers, bore gauges, etc.)
• Perform preventive maintenance and follow/enforce maintenance plans to ensure machines are operating in good condition.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Act as a Mentor and train employees on CNC machines with multiple axes.
• Translate engineering drawings and requirements into dimensions for production.
• Define and document job setups based on part families, size, fixtures, and required precision.
• Determine feeds and speeds to maintain optimal quality and production of parts.
• Perform in-process and final workpiece measurements to verify parts meet all required specifications.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other reporting tools to determine production requirements.
• Accurately maintain and provide operations data, such as labor reporting, production order confirmations, quality notifications, etc.
• Assist in the development of production targets and hold employees accountable for meeting expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Specialized training in CNC machining with a minimum of 10 years experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings, work with tight tolerances, and demonstrate a high level of detail.
• Ability to edit CNC programs (Adjust feeds, speeds, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Values precision and enforces quality standards.
• Ability to understand G and M code.
• Familiarity with programming and interpreting CNC software.
• Able to identify, build, and measure tooling per the tooling list.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Experience with conversational programming preferred.
• Flexibility to work and/or provide support in training machinists on multiple shifts, as required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.