What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman position at New Frontier Armory LLC?
Job Description Job Description Job purposeThe purpose of this position is to maintain order on the shop floor and to provide feedback to the Production Manager as needed. With orders and priorities constantly changing, it is imperative that the shop foreman steers their employees in the right direction to meet production needs quickly and accurately.Duties and responsibilitiesClearly communicate production needs and priorities to the mill operators based on information given by Production ManagerProvide employee reviews and feedback to mill operatorsEnsure CNC operators are adhering to their specified duties and responsibilities, and performing all checks and inspections on production partsFill out write-up sheets and conduct corrective counselling sessions as neededAssist CNC operators in making corrections to programs and troubleshooting discrepancies found with production partsDevelop cleaning and maintenance schedules for CNC mills and shop areasSet up CNC mills for new parts, dialing in programs to ensure 100% accuracy (Mainly HAAS CNC’s)Change / adjust tools and fixturesOrder tools, tool holders, collets, coolant, and other shop items as neededRe-arrange CNC mill operator schedules as needed to accommodate time off requests while maintaining maximum production levelsAdjust programs to fill custom orders, adding or removing features from the standard model based on customer requestsBe able to read prints and edit existing code as neededPass on cycles times to Production Manager for each product to compute manufacturing costsAssist with prepping chip roll-offs for pickupPerform maintenance tasks on all shop equipment as needed, preventative or correctiveSchedule outside contractors for machine maintenance when necessaryContribute to team efforts by accomplishing varying tasks as neededQualificationsProficient with common hand and power toolsMechanically inclined is a plusKnowledge of measurement techniques utilizing calipers, micrometers, etc.Ability to communicate clearly and work well with othersProficient with computersUsing word, excel, printing docs, etc.Experience with the AR-15 platform is preferred but not requiredForklift experience a plus, all employees will be trained / certified by NFAMust be able to pass a drug / alcohol test at any given timeWorking conditions40 hour work weekMay be required to work nights and / or weekends as company needs dictateMust be able to work in extreme hot or cold conditions as climate control of NFA manufacturing is limitedThe shop can be loud when multiple machines are running. Hearing and eye protection are provided for your usePhysical requirementsMust be able to lift boxes of parts or machine parts weighing approx. 75 lbsMay be required to use a pallet jack to move / rearrange pallets weighing upwards of 1000 lbsEmpty trash cans into dumpsterClimb ladders to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks as neededCompany Description New Frontier Armory is a firearm components manufacturer. A strong candidate for this position will have an excellent background in CNC operation and attention to detail with an emphasis in the firearms industry. Company Description New Frontier Armory is a firearm components manufacturer. A strong candidate for this position will have an excellent background in CNC operation and attention to detail with an emphasis in the firearms industry.