CNC Machinist Lead

Professional Plastics•Loves Park, IL

About The Position

Position Summary: The CNC Machinist Lead will be responsible for achieving established safety, quality and operational goals while optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. Focuses on the key daily disciplines of technical assistance, set-up communication, positive attitude and teamwork. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : includes the following, other duties may be assigned. Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical controlled machines (CNC Mill) to machine plastic or metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties Programs, sets up and operates the CNC equipment in their respective area. Uses inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, to validate tolerances. Monitors levels of production, shift output per machine, labor performance, scraps and rejects, and housekeeping. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Responsible for assigning jobs and machines to team members in their area and shifts. Performs positive and effective shift turnover and hand off to achieve expected results. Answers questions and leads team members on their designated shift and area of responsibility. Responsible for the training and development of team members in their department/shift including shadowing and coaching. Leads team members in the promotion and integration of new ideas and process improvements.

Requirements

Proficiency using CNC manufacturing machinery
Knowledge of basic computer skills and understand machining programs
Knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances
Identify and resolve issues and opportunities in a timely manner with viable alternatives if necessary

Nice To Haves

CNC Machine Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical controlled machines (CNC Mill) to machine plastic or metal work pieces to specifications
Programs, sets up and operates the CNC equipment in their respective area.
Uses inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, to validate tolerances.
Monitors levels of production, shift output per machine, labor performance, scraps and rejects, and housekeeping.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Responsible for assigning jobs and machines to team members in their area and shifts.
Performs positive and effective shift turnover and hand off to achieve expected results.
Answers questions and leads team members on their designated shift and area of responsibility.
Responsible for the training and development of team members in their department/shift including shadowing and coaching.
Leads team members in the promotion and integration of new ideas and process improvements.