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:
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Supervision: Oversee daily activities of shop personnel to maximize productivity, efficiency, and safety.
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Operational Support: Operate machines and equipment as needed to support projects and demonstrate proficiency.
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Bidding Assistance: Collaborate in the bidding process for manufactured parts by providing insights into feasibility and production aspects.
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Equipment Selection: Assist in making decisions on the types and specifications of new machine tools required for the machine shop.
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Training: Train and onboard new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and safety protocols.
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Production Planning: Plan and optimize production efficiency, job routing, and expediting to meet deadlines.
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Safety Oversight: Maintain oversight of safety protocols and practices within the machine shop area.
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Crew Management: Handle crew scheduling and attendance to ensure appropriate coverage and adherence to schedules.
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Quality Inspection: Inspect work orders to ensure adherence to quality and quantity standards.
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Problem Solving: Analyze work-related challenges and recommend solutions, including potential disciplinary actions.
Requirements:
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CAM Software: Proficiency in CAM software.
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Quality Management: Familiarity with quality management systems to uphold standards.
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Supervisory Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of supervising shop workers, showcasing effective leadership.
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Machining Proficiency: Experience in both manual and CNC setups and machining processes.
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Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to address technical challenges and operational issues.
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Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with team and stakeholders.
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Interpersonal and Leadership: Demonstrated skills to motivate, mentor, and lead employees.
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Clear Expression: Ability to express ideas clearly, logically, and comprehensibly.
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Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license for motor vehicle operation in the USA.
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Understands and complies with company and Federal regulations.
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Capable of reading drawings and diagrams, be able to lay out, set, make jigs.
Other responsibilities might include.
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Record information through shift including production data per hour, performed tool changes, various issues, and recommend adjustments for following project.
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Effectively machine/fabricate parts for conformance including welding, grinding, drilling, tapping, etc.
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Perform pre- production planning.
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Efficiently start and stop machines including loading stock onto machines.
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Perform daily maintenance tasks (fill oil, check pressure, check coolant, etc.)
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Provide own hand tools as required to perform job responsibilities.
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Remove, replace, pre-set, and reinstall tooling including drills, hollow mills, die heads, taps, recess tools, burnish tools, etc.
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Remove and replace spindle units and repair various components, including spindle bearings, seals, sheave, belts, chains, etc.
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Lay out, cut, prep parts for fabrication.
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Sets up jigs and welds parts in place.
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Operates machines and uses hand tools and power tools to secure parts.