Lead Person - Aircraft

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Team Lead to join our team at our facility in Montgomery, IL, 60538. The Team Lead will coordinate activities of CNC Machinists and grinders and perform/run CNC lathes, CNC mills as well as In Feed and Thru Feed centerless grinders as required by operations. They will serve as a leader and providing training, monitoring safety, quality, and delivery; and adjusts work assignments.Responsibilities

Provides training on general issues associated with the machinery, procedures and the facility safety.

Assists supervisor in establishing training requirements and training methods for new employees relating to machine safety, operator machine maintenance, machine set-up, machine operation, quality requirements and production rates.

Assist supervisor is assessing operator performance and adherence to company safety rules and policies.

Complete necessary paperwork including approve to move, count verification and work orders for equipment repair and tooling needs.

Act as liaison between other departments.

Foster a positive and respectful environment and resolve conflicts amongst employees.

Monitor production outputs and coach troubleshooting activities. Conduct problem solving and continuously improve the department.

Read and interpret blueprints to determine machining specifications

Perform machine setups for production runs and conduct manual machining tasks as required

Identify non-conforming products and perform root cause analysis to determine the cause of defects

Ensure compliance with lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processesQualifications

High School Diploma or GED (validation is required)

Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities, and perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Takes proactive approach in anticipating, identifying, and solving problems and makes necessary changes so problems do not occur in the future.

Experience with reading and understanding blueprints.

Experience with various measuring and gauging devices to determine process variability (micrometers, calipers, various roll under gauges, plug gauges, ring gauges, gauge blocks, comparator).

Experience with utilizing various types of CNC and grinding equipmentsuch as Haas, Doosan, Hardinge, mini Haas, and In Feed and Thru Feed centerless grinders .

Ability to identify non-conforming products and perform root cause analysis

Strong leadership and people management skills

Understanding of lean manufacturing principlesBenefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD and LTD

Health savings account (with company provided contribution)

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

…and much more!

You should be proficient in:

Machine Setups for Production Runs

Manual Machining Skills

Blueprint Reading

Lean Manufacturing Principles

High School / GED

Shop Math Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Non-conforming Product ID

Basic Computer Skills

Leadership / People Management

Machines & technologies you'll use:

CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Haas, Doosan)

CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Doosan)

Calipers and Micrometers

Salary info:

$25 - $28 / hr