CNC Department Lead

Description

CNC DEPARTMENT LEAD

Job Title: CNC Department Lead|  Department: Production |   Reports to: Production Manager   |   FLSA Status: Non-Exempt    

At United Precision Corporation (UPC), we are dedicated to fostering an environment where all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and realize their true potential. Every team member plays an essential role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience, and background they bring to the UPC table. We recognize that it is only through our team members who provide services that our customers rely upon that we can continuously improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years to come.

JOB SUMMARY:

The CNC Department Lead will coordinate daily operations in the machining area, including personnel activities, adherence to schedules, ensuring safety protocols, and resolving production problems in the department. This position will also perform production machining duties as needed and oversee the tooling and supplies needed to support production operations. Candidate must be able to inspect your parts using micrometers, height gages, gage pins, comparators, and other standard inspection tools. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, preferably combined with formal supervisory education and experience in a lead role. Leading by example comes naturally to you.

Qualifications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program, set up, and run various machines in a high-mix workflow
• Create tooling and process setup sheets for the new part introduction
• Review quality concerns from piece part inspection and correct processes accordingly
• Train and motivate new and current machinists in best practices
• Scheduling and prioritization of projects in the shop with adaptability to changes in a dynamic engineering environment
• Maintain shop equipment as required per PM schedule
• Take the lead on shop improvement projects
• Use shop measurement equipment, calipers, micrometers, and comparators
• CNC Lathe and Mill set up
• Manual machining experience
• Troubleshooting machinability issues on difficult-to-machine materials

WHAT YOU BRING TO UPC:

• Strong knowledge of programming and setup of CNC Lathes and Mills
• Ability to take part from set up to first article with minimal assistance
• Ability to monitor and provide feedback to operators by performing in-process inspections
• Must have a solid grasp of blueprints, shop drawings, schematics, Travelers, and other drawing documents
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively independently, and as a team with minimal supervision

Required

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of machining experience, with one year in supervision
• CAM programming and Fusion360 experience
• Strong shop math

Preferred

• SAP Experience
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO9001
• Experience with ITAR Compliance
• 3 or more years of relevant manufacturing industry experience

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Team Management
• Project Management 
• Product Knowledge
• Technical Expertise

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here represent those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable team members with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculators, copy machines, and printers.
• Must be able to operate manufacturing and engineering machinery such as lapping, CNC lathe, milling machines, etc.
• Occasionally positions self to maintain manufacturing and engineering machinery, including under workstations.
• Frequently move raw and treated materials weighing up to 50 pounds across the manufacturing facility for various purposes, as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in an office/warehouse environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. No special coordination beyond those used for normal mobility, handling of everyday objects and materials, and using office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

Submit your resume to be considered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment, and pre-employment drug screening is required. Additionally, we are an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms) compliant facility, and as such; access to our facility (and employment) is restricted under the ITAR regulations. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are required to provide information to determine eligibility as defined by ITAR requirements. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), or a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

COVID-19 considerations: Various protocols have been instituted to maintain the safety and well-being of our team members. 

Job Type: Full-time

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions explained to me. I understand United Precision Corp. is an equal-opportunity employer and that this job description is not a contract of employment. Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary : $33 - $35