Group Leader - CNC Lathe

Position Summary The Group Leader - CNC Lathe is a hands-on supervisory role. A primary responsibility is the operation of CNC lathes within the department, combined with the direct supervision of all departmental employees. The supervisory duties include training, performance appraisal, and coaching. The Group Leader is also critical for overseeing production by scheduling jobs within the lathe area, tracking customer work, ensuring safety compliance, and managing departmental consumables and tooling. Benefits For Full Time Employees Competitive pay with annual wage evaluations Continuous performance feedback Profit sharing program 401(k) including up to a 4% match Health, dental and vision insurance Minimum 3 weeks of PTO 10 paid holidays per year Essential Functions Directly supervise all employees in your assigned department Responsibilities include operating CNC lathes, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Participate in the annual review process by keeping notes on employee performance and training needs throughout the period Issue jobs to qualified personnel and take an active role in scheduling, completing work on time and the effective use of machines Work with all Group Leads within the organization to ensure all customer deliverables are met. Monitor employees for compliance to company safety policies, use of tools, and personal protective equipment Update Shop Orders in Epicor when needed to ensure all projects are routed correctly Perform root cause analysis to eliminate problems Addressing direct report complaints and resolving problems and keeping employees informed about company policy or changes to policy Maintain neat and orderly work areas Assure that preventive maintenance tasks are completed according to schedule Oversee and order all consumables used in daily production Assist in the process of identifying, specifying, procuring, and implementing new machines/equipment in the department Additional Duties As assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Skilled at writing routine reports and correspondence Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions Proficient in Blueprint Reading Proficient with GD&T Proficient with Haas and Mazak CNC Machines Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Ability to enforce all safety procedures. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Journeyman Machinist or equivalent combination of education and experience 5 - 10 years of CNC lathe experience 2 - 3 years supervisor experience Good candidates should have some prior vocational/ technical training and skills Work Conditions / Physical Requirements Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled environment May be required to be in one place for extended periods of time Will be required to work with other employees frequently May be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds What You'll Love About Us Here at Kiski Precision we have built our business around providing the ultimate customer experience. The sense of accomplishment that comes from knowing our customers are satisfied is our key motivation and what drives our success and keeps our customers coming back. The secret to that model is our employees, and we pride ourselves in our vast collection of knowledge and application expertise on our team. Our people and our dedication to customer service are what have enabled our achievements and we strive to share that success back with our employees. Through tools like our profit-sharing program and our health benefit plans, we are focused on rewarding results and ensuring employee well-being. As we look to the future our commitment to top-notch talent remains paramount. If you're interested in joining our growing team, apply today.

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The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Furthermore, the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with the organization and does not create a contract of employment. Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status. The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company. The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment-related decisions on behalf of the Company.