Team Leader

SUMMARY:

Sets up computerized numerically controlled machine tools and related equipment for machining operations. Participates in problem solving activities and contributes to quality improvements. Operates machines when required. Trains other department employees and provides performance assessment feedback to supervisor. Takes initiative to stimulate team-based quality and productivity improvement activities, supporting the basis for continuous improvement. Actively promotes teamwork atmosphere and supports team development.

DESCRIPTION:

• Leads shift team members, explaining status of jobs running in CNC
• Assign jobs to machines using master schedule
• Ensure team members are clocking in with Ax and approve hours
• Coach and assist all team members
• Conduct hourly shop inspections, randomly inspecting parts being produced
• Ensure all team members are conducting preventative maintenance
• Routinely evaluate team members on skill progression
• Ensure that 5S is being utilized in toolbox area
• Reports status of facility to incoming team leader or supervisor
• Works from drawings, blueprints, job layouts, or other written specifications, determines feeds, speeds, tooling and operational sequences
• Set up and inspect first article part on any proven program and turn it in for Quality Assurance verification at an 80% approval rate
• Change cutting tools and location of work pieces during machining process
• Installs cutting tools and various work holding devices to handle the size of stock to be machined
• Operates and adjusts machines until parts produced conform with specifications and time standards
• Makes necessary adjustments to set-ups during course of operations to maintain accurate production
• Responsible for completeness of secondary set up.
• Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions
• Detects and reports significant variances in job standards
• Upon completion of "First Article of Verification" trains and monitors work of operator assigned to that machine
• Run multiple CNC machines
• Performs secondary operations as defined by traveler, using various machines/tools such as files, drill presses and sanders
• Assists operators on which dimensions to inspect, (proper tools and gauges)
• Ensures quality of parts before forwarding them to next operation/process
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company
• Reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management/Maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years CNC setup experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prototyping and first piece development with programs experience a plus.
• Capable of running and setting up most CNC machines in the department.
• Understands and can modify basic CNC programs.
• Ability to make basic fixtures and jigs.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, height gauges and dial indicators.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Continuous mental and visual attention is required. Requires constant alertness or activity. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles and chemicals. The noise level is usually very loud. The employee is required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.

Note: This job description provides an outline of the essential functions and qualifications necessary for this position. It is not all-inclusive and duties may change, be added or deleted according to business need.