Operations Supervisor / Lead Machinist

Supervisory Summary: Directs single site, multishift, manufacturing operations in conjunction with supervisor, lead positions, and shop scheduler. Drives improvements processes in manpower, efficiencies, materials, and machines to meet customer demands while enhancing profitability.  Mentor apprentices, operators, machinists and lead employees.  This position can ultimately be responsible for 20+ employees.

 Machining Summary: Sets-up, operates, and troubleshoots conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.  Works with Engineering to start-up new parts.  Ensures the equipment is maintained and personnel are trained to fabricate high-quality parts.  Accomplishes this by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Technical responsibilities equivalent to that of a Lead Machinist including:

Operate Machines:

• Loads starting material into machine and unloads machined part from machine.
• Deburrs Parts as necessary for Inspection and Safety
• Performs Daily Housekeeping around machine and Daily Maintenance checks.
• Coordinates machine maintenance and machinery pm’s.
• Adjusts tool offsets and other machine offsets such as fixture offsets, cutter comp, etc.
• Sets/changes speed/feed rates to optimize machining process.

Set-Up Jobs:

• For infrequently run and extremely high-value complex machining operations, installs and aligns holding fixtures and accessories on machines per green folder instructions.
• Aligns and secures cutting tools into tool holders and then installs tool assemblies on machines per tool sheet.
• Retrieves current revision CNC program and downloads to machine.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts set-up as required to make part within specification.

Tooling:

• Recognizes that tool wear has occurred.
• Adjusts tool offsets as necessary.
• Identifies correct tool versus the tool sheet and changes the tool in the machine.
• Selects alternate tools and proves them out to improve machining processes or replace tooling that is no longer available.

CNC Program:

• Reads CNC program line-by-line in order to follow tools paths.
• Line-edits CNC code to improve processes. This could include significant, complex, editing.
• Ability to create programs such as MasterCam, Part Maker, and Esprit software is preferred.

Manual Inspection:

• Uses standard hand tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and hard gages to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications.
• Uses any specialty inspection device (ex: vision system) required in each machining cell.
• Identify and use alternate inspection methods to validate quality readings from standard methods.

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM):

• Loads part onto CMM and operates CMM to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications
• Interprets CMM data to notice pattern shifts, quality trends, and other issues related to the machining process.
• Identify and use alternate inspection methods to validate quality readings from standard methods.

Quality System & Documentation:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and quality plans so as to understand inspection requirements.
• Fills out Quality System paperwork and enters data into computer as necessary.
• Verifies and signs off 1st and last piece inspections.
• Alters Green Folder and notifies Process Engineering in accordance with Quality System Procedures
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SolidWorks preferred
• Dispositions discrepant material in accordance with Quality System Procedures
• Approve NMRR’s within assigned dollar value limits.

Planning & Scheduling: 

• Operates more than 1 machine at the same time, as required.
• Assists in scheduling work on machines to enable employees to operate efficiently.
• Will work a flexible schedule when required for training and issues related to machine, tooling, processing, etc.

Training:

• Trains other employees in the basics of operating equipment on which employee is fully competent.
• Ensures that employees assigned to the area are fully trained to perform all aspects of their job descriptions.
• Provides input to Value Stream Manager for annual performance reviews and disciplinary discussions.
• Mentors apprentices assigned to area of responsibility

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:

• Identifies problems and discerns between machine, work holding, material, tooling and CNC program issues.
• Independently gathers and analyzes information, develops solutions and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Work with more senior machining employees, engineers, or supervisors when extremely difficult problems arise.

Process Design & Development:

• Provides technical information and guidance to Engineering and Quality regarding process design.
• Starts-Up new parts with some assistance from engineers and programmers on less complex parts.
• Assists programmers and engineers on new part start up on more complex parts.

Repairs & Reworks:

• Independently sets-up and reworks parts on CNC and manual machines.
• Analyzes cause of discrepant material and provides remedial, corrective, and preventive actions.

Supervisory responsibilities including:

Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.

Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.

Provides budgeting support, planning, and auditing as required.  Generates necessary reports for the Operations group to support agreed upon targets are being met.

Identifies, communicates, and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects with the support of the Engineering & Facilities Manager

Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training, planning and scheduling of work in the cell, directing employees, resolving problems and writing and giving employee performance reviews and disciplinary contacts.

Responsible for all activities in the assigned Machining Cells across the shop covering multiple shifts. Primary backup to other shop floor supervisory positions.  Will come in early or stay late to ensure proper shift overlap and follow up of issues.

Responsible for employee and facility Safety during assigned shift including Safety Walks, follow investigation and documentation of any near miss or safety incident.  Works with Safety Committee on all required follow up activities and documentation.

Evaluates daily customer demands and prioritizes jobs / manpower to meet those demands while maximizing productivity. Involved in manpower staffing decisions.

Tracks the progress of each manufacturing order so that customer demands are met.

Coordinates machine maintenance and machinery pm’s.

Confers with engineers, production personnel or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.

Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; improves processes, products, and services.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to support and achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Uses Inspector Stamp for 1^st & Last pc inspection of standard production operations.

Business and Cost Consciousness - Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns shop with strategic goals of the Business Unit, Supports / implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Business and Cost Consciousness - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering from a four-year college or university preferred.  Associates degree in Manufacturing Technology plus a minimum 5 years' of process engineering experience in a machine shop environment or at least 10 years of process engineering/programming experience in a machine shop environment.  5 years of lead machinist / direct supervisory experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, machine drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Computer Skills:

Possess knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software. CAD and CAM programming software such as Solidworks, MasterCam, and Part Maker or other manufacturer software.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Depth perception.

Additional Notes:
ARCH Global Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Holdings are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.