Semi-manual machine shop foreman

Job description

Overview A skilled Intermediate Machine Shop Foreman to lead and manage our machine shop operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in machining processes, supervisory experience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Responsibilities As the Intermediate Machine Shop Foreman. Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities aimed at optimizing productivity, ensuring quality, and fostering a cohesive work environment. Key duties include but are not limited to: Supervision: Oversee daily activities of shop personnel to maximize productivity, efficiency, and safety. Operational Support: Operate machines and equipment as needed to support projects and demonstrate proficiency. Bidding Assistance: Collaborate in the bidding process for manufactured parts by providing insights into feasibility and production aspects. Equipment Selection: Assist in making decisions on the types and specifications of new machine tools required for the machine shop. Training: Train and onboard new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and safety protocols. Production Planning: Plan and optimize production efficiency, job routing, and expediting to meet deadlines. Safety Oversight: Maintain oversight of safety protocols and practices within the machine shop area. Crew Management: Handle crew scheduling and attendance to ensure appropriate coverage and adherence to schedules. Quality Inspection: Inspect work orders to ensure adherence to quality and quantity standards. Problem Solving: Analyze work-related challenges and recommend solutions, including potential disciplinary actions. Requirements: CAM Software: Proficiency in CAM software. Quality Management: Familiarity with quality management systems to uphold standards. Supervisory Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of supervising shop workers, showcasing effective leadership. Machining Proficiency: Experience in both manual and CNC setups and machining processes. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to address technical challenges and operational issues. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with team and stakeholders. Interpersonal and Leadership: Demonstrated skills to motivate, mentor, and lead employees. Clear Expression: Ability to express ideas clearly, logically, and comprehensibly. Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license for motor vehicle operation in the USA. Understands and complies with company and Federal regulations. Capable of reading drawings and diagrams, be able to lay out, set, make jigs. Other responsibilities might include. Record information through shift including production data per hour, performed tool changes, various issues, and recommend adjustments for following project. Effectively machine/fabricate parts for conformance including welding, grinding, drilling, tapping, etc. Perform pre- production planning. Efficiently start and stop machines including loading stock onto machines. Perform daily maintenance tasks (fill oil, check pressure, check coolant, etc.) Provide own hand tools as required to perform job responsibilities. Remove, replace, pre-set, and reinstall tooling including drills, hollow mills, die heads, taps, recess tools, burnish tools, etc. Remove and replace spindle units and repair various components, including spindle bearings, seals, sheave, belts, chains, etc. Lay out, cut, prep parts for fabrication. Sets up jigs and welds parts in place. Operates machines and uses hand tools and power tools to secure parts.