Vertical Mill Machinist - Team Lead

Company Description

GTC Machining has grown from a very humble beginning to a major supplier of machining and engineering services throughout the Defense, Aerospace, Medical Devices, and Commercial market segments.  Our mission is to engage customers and empower makers to deliver precision.

Job Description

Reports To:  Manufacturing Manager
Job Purpose:  The Team Lead is ultimately responsible for day-to-day team activities and other duties as required in the department area as well as coordinating a team of Makers to achieve departmental goals.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews job travelers and part drawings to accurately produce parts
• Makes all required quality checks during production to ensure parts are produced to required dimensions and conform to all specifications.
• Completes all job-related paperwork and production reporting to accurately record part quantity and scrap.
• Ensures team members have the appropriate equipment, tools, and material to work on their assigned job
• Audits compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good parts
• Reviews unplanned scrap with employees and Supervision to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures.
• Monitor daily production activities regarding quality, safety, and productivity and act when deviations are identified, or intervention is required to achieve the team goals
• Champions the QEK program by actively soliciting suggestions and helping team members implement product and process improvements.
• Champions the team’s safety program and complies with all safety practices and regulations.
• Lead, guide, mentor, and train Makers to ensure quality and timely production to scheduled activities within the department
• In coordination with the Manufacturing Manager and Production Scheduler, monitor and adjust workflow to facilitate timely start and completion of job operations to the ERP system master schedule
• Act as a resource to ensure communication and resolution of technical issues preventing successful execution of production activities as scheduled
• Participate in team efforts to maintain, update, or establish new process controls and procedures to achieve consistent results
• Provide input on Maker’s performance as part of the review and feedback loop and make recommendations on individual skill development plans
• Assist with Continuous Improvement projects and processes such as Kata walks, Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program, scrap reduction, rework elimination, and increased metal removal rates
• Champion the area’s 6S program and audit completion of daily checklists to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Using formal problem-solving tools, troubleshoot issues in real time and assist Makers with resolution or escalation in a timely manner to maintain productivity
• Coach and develop a team of problem solvers, focusing on prevention over detection
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and exemplify the company’s core values
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Above average experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, intra-mics, gauges) required
• Previous experience in a high-mix precision machine shop environment required
• Previous experience setting up and operating Vertical CNC milling machines required
• Previous experience writing and troubleshooting programs in Mastercam preferred
• Lean manufacturing and quality system experience preferred (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100D preferred)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use material handling equipment, including forklifts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy required and experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information

GTC Machining, LLC offers a drug-free workplace along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA