Description

Keller Technology is a well-established, family-owned company founded in 1918 and is a global supplier of manufacturing and engineering services, with facilities located in Buffalo, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina. We specialize in four areas including custom machinery, precision fabrication, automated systems for medical device manufacturing, and contract manufacturing. Keller delivers sophisticated manufacturing solutions for many industries including Engineered Materials, Semiconductors, Robotics, Chemicals, Medical and Life Science, Energy Research, and Industrial Technologies. Our Buffalo, NY facility boasts state-of-the-art large envelope 5 axis machining capability in an air conditioned, clean facility.

We are currently seeking to fill the following position for our Buffalo location.

Machine Shop & Programming Manager

Our machine shop is a dynamic environment consisting of both high precision production and custom job shop work.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports consisting of CNC Machinists and Programmers.
• Prepare, generate and analyze reports with metrics pertaining to operation and service of machines.
• Work with KTC maintenance/machinists and/or OEM machine service techs to maximize runs time, minimize down time and repaid machines as needed.
• Maintain schedules and logs for preventative maintenance within the KTC system
• Responsible for scheduling for 24/7 lights out operation
• Assist in preparation of quotations for potential incoming work
• Maintains very high standard of cleanliness and organization.

Qualifications

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have experience with high end, large envelope, 5 axis machine tools, including the following machines which we currently operate:

• • DMGMORI DMU 125P
  • DMGMORI DMC 125
  • DMGMORI DMC 160
  • DMGMORI DMC 160 RS6
  • DMGMORI DMC 160 Micro Precision
  • DMGMORI DMC 210 RS5
  • DMGMORI DMC 210 RS5
  • DMGMORI DMC 210 FD
  • Vision Wide FA-4127
  • Parpas XS63
  • Kuraki KBM-11X
  • Kuraki KBT-11Z
  • Manual Mill & Lathe

Candidates must also have

• Strong communication skills
• Strong GD&T and reading mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of CAD/CAM and other software.
• Computer literacy including using ERP systems, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Collaborate with the quality team to address and resolve any quality issues.
• Implement best practices and Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and quality.
• Must be able to make changes and adapt to work environment, manage competing demands, work with different levels of personnel/employees.
• Deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 7 years machining experience with at least 3 years of in supervision and/or multi machine responsibility and scheduling
• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Technical Education or related field preferred
• Willing to travel as required(infrequently)for training, trade shows, special jobs, etc.
• Company will consider relocation assistance if needed.

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Pay Range: Salary $85,000 to $125,000

KTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran