Machining Lead

Grede•Biscoe, NC

About The Position

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you! The Machining Lead will perform all aspects of the machining process. Influence, train and communicate with other employees to produce quality castings for automotive industry while reducing scrap and rework, meeting on time shipment schedules, minimizing cost and maintaining a positive work environment.What You'll Do: Operate, monitor, adjust, remove and replace machine tooling on all CNC and CMM equipment Lead machining employees by direction and influence; maintain a positive working environment Conduct quality inspections and carry out reaction plans as needed to resolve issues Carry out all aspects of machining/set-up operations with the ability to recognize/repair quality issues in a timely manner Perform all aspects of assembly, pressure test, final box Communicate daily with any/all departments directly related to machine process Operate manual machines and power hand tools such as grinders, drills, sanders, die grinders, etc. Operate mobile equipment and cranes such as forklift, electric powered dollies, scissor lifts, etc. Operate general hand tools such as hammers, files, punches, etc. Perform documentation such as routers, scheduling and quality Perform housekeeping as needed to maintain a clean and safe work environment Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned Why You’ll Love Working for Us: Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages. Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability. 401(K) Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PPE allowances What We Need from You: Must have High School diploma or GED. Two (2)+ years machining experience required. CNC machine programming, leadership training and forklift experience are a plus. Must be able to use the machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids. Precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators), vertical and horizontal CNC machines, CMM station, Go/No Go gauges, thread gauges, depth gauge, hand/power tools, forklifts, scissor lift, overhead crane. Must be able to stand, bend, twist, knell, walk for 10+ hours. Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in an extreme hot environment.Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.Must be able to pass respirator fit test and comply with requirements when working in regulated areas. Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Requirements

Must have High School diploma or GED.
Two (2)+ years machining experience required.
Must be able to use the machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids.
Precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators), vertical and horizontal CNC machines, CMM station, Go/No Go gauges, thread gauges, depth gauge, hand/power tools, forklifts, scissor lift, overhead crane.
Must be able to stand, bend, twist, knell, walk for 10+ hours.
Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in an extreme hot environment.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Must be able to pass respirator fit test and comply with requirements when working in regulated areas.

Nice To Haves

CNC machine programming, leadership training and forklift experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, adjust, remove and replace machine tooling on all CNC and CMM equipment
Lead machining employees by direction and influence; maintain a positive working environment
Conduct quality inspections and carry out reaction plans as needed to resolve issues
Carry out all aspects of machining/set-up operations with the ability to recognize/repair quality issues in a timely manner
Perform all aspects of assembly, pressure test, final box
Communicate daily with any/all departments directly related to machine process
Operate manual machines and power hand tools such as grinders, drills, sanders, die grinders, etc.
Operate mobile equipment and cranes such as forklift, electric powered dollies, scissor lifts, etc.
Operate general hand tools such as hammers, files, punches, etc.
Perform documentation such as routers, scheduling and quality
Perform housekeeping as needed to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned