Machine Shop Lead

Machine Shop Lead

SMS Fabrications, Inc. – Riverside, CA 92505

Summary

The machine Shop Lead is responsible for everyday aspects and planning for the Machine Shop. This includes reviewing jobs for suitability to shop capabilities, coordinating a setup/operator and programmer, and managing the needs of the shop (tooling, maintenance, documentation). The Machine Shop Lead must be able to fill in for a setup/operator and programmer.

Position Qualifications

· 8+ years of experience in a machine shop

· 5+ years of experience in programming a CNC mill and a CNC lathe with live tooling

· 5+ years of experience in MasterCAM

· 3+ years of experience in CNC maintenance

· Experience with Gen Mill 4024 and MSEC SL 200Y lathe preferred

· Must be able to read blueprints and develop instructions for the shop

· Must be able to adjust feeds and speeds for optimal runtime

· Experience in ISO environment preferred

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Must read and write English

· Ability stand for long periods of time, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, etc.

· Team oriented

· Self-motivated

· Mechanically inclined

· Mathematically inclined

· Knowledgeable in G&M code

Tasks

· Review job documents and drawings

· Review jobs with estimator or Machine Shop Lead

· Input documentation regarding job

· Record daily production efforts on daily timecards

· Adjust machinery as necessary for product conformance

· Generate programs for the machines to cut parts

· Cross train employees on machinery and train new employees

· Direct the Machine Shop on its daily workflow

· Supervise Machine Shop activities

· Continually monitor job status of work in the Machine Shop

· Perform machine maintenance as required

· Mentor Machine Shop members to improve their skills

· Keep machinery and employees consistently working

· Offer suggestions to improve efficiency and work environment

· Replace broken/worn tooling

· Recommend tooling for jobs

· Recommend process flow for machining operations

· Prepare machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling, etc.

· Perform other duties as required

Performance Criteria

· Must meet due dates

· Must meet estimated shop hours

· Dimensions must be within tolerance

· Must utilize material effectively

· Must clean machinery area after use

· Must follow safety guidelines

· Must be thorough in training on machinery

· Must be willing to perform requested duties

· Must be able to follow shop and ISO guidelines

· Must be willing to work overtime

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person