Machining Team Lead

Provide leadership direction, training, and hands-on assistance to meet and/or exceed department expectations. Take charge of all Machine Shop processes by assisting in planning, organizing, recommending manufacturing strategies, and managing employee time, efficiency, and output.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and monitor daily Machine Shop operations, including the quality of machined parts, machine run times, employee output, and address all bottlenecks and distractions accordingly.
• Keep Production Supervisor informed of all concerns and/or issues, in a timely manner.
• Update and manage Key Performance Indicator board. Schedule daily stand-up meetings with Machine Shop employees. Document and drive actions for KPIs that are not meeting target.
• Provide direction to employees with regards to safety, quality, attendance, productivity, and housekeeping.
• Must assist others in the resolution of problems and issues.
• Must set-up and operate Conventional and/or CNC Machines at highest level for production of aerospace and industrial components.
• Able to adjust and/or modify machine programs to bring parts into tolerance.
• Use inspection equipment to complete in process inspections and first article reports.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, as required.
• Responsible for running multiple machines simultaneously, as needed.             
• Must assist others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Must train employees on procedures, processes, and revision updates.
• Comply with all environmental policies and procedures.
• May assist with interviews for new employee candidates.
• May be asked to open/close the shop daily.

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned to fulfill Donaldson’s mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• 8 years of consistent machining experience CNC or Conventional mills and/or lathes.
• Ability to demonstrate intellectual skills through analytical reasoning, problem solving skills, and innovative solutions.
• Ability to read and understand all levels of blueprint features and machine shop routers.
• Able to read, understand, and edit G and M code programming (CNC only).
• Capable of leading a team of employees and is result oriented.
• Ability to recognize and correct unsafe work conditions, situations, behaviors, and potential safety concerns.
• Can handle multi-tasking, in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrates a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime, as required.