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Lead CNC Turning Team/ Night Shift
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What they do
A Machine Shop Supervisor supervises employees working in a machine shop, including CNC and PLC machining. Requires experience in machining and supervising other machinists. Monitors activities to ensure safety of workers and quality of products. Analyzes job scope and engineering part prints to determine information for finished machined parts. May train new machinists, develop training, work and safety procedures for the shop.
$64,178 / year median in Minnesota
+4% projected growth
Job Description
As the Night Shift Lead, you will oversee the operation of CNC lathe machines during the overnight hours, ensuring high-quality production, adherence to safety standards, and continuous process improvement. Your leadership will inspire a dedicated team of machinists to meet production goals while maintaining strict quality control and efficiency.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, utilizing your technical expertise and leadership skills to optimize operations.
Duties:
Supervise and coordinate the nightly activities of the CNC turning team, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of production schedules.Lead setup and operation of CNC lathes, including Fanuc controls.
Review prints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to ensure parts meet exact requirements.
Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, bore gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.
Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and ensuring proper use of hand tools, power tools, and tooling.
Collaborate with maintenance teams for troubleshooting.
Train and mentor team members on machining techniques, tooling setups, and safety procedures
Qualifications:
Experience leading CNC turning or machining teams in a manufacturing setting with a focus on precision parts production preferred.Proficiency in reading prints and technical drawings with GD&T understanding for accurate part fabrication.
Mechanical knowledge of CNC lathe machines, tooling setups.
Ability to operate precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators.
Basic math skills necessary for measurements, calculations, and process adjustmentsLeadership abilities with communication skills to motivate team members during night shifts.
Valid forklift certification is preferred for material handling within the facility.
Benefits:
401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance