PRIMARY PURPOSE
Efficient production performance that adheres to required company quality policies. The Shift leader uses his or her knowledge of the working properties of metals and his or her skill with machine tools to monitor the operations on the production line. During the machining process, he or she constantly monitors the readouts from the CNC control module, checking to see if any problems exist. If problems occur he or she tries to solve it. Moreover, the shift leader does minor modifications on the cutting program if applicable. Generally speaking, he or she is responsible that the production process follows the required standards concerning quality and quantity of the parts. Furthermore the shift leader manages, supervises and instructs the general production workers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up and start up and if applicable optimize machinery with the existing machinery programs with adherence to the respective process instructions and work instructions
- Setup of first and repeating productions, review jigs and fixtures, set up according to the assembly plan and adjust according to instructions
- Set up machines for new orders
- Make edits to NC programs and document in both machinery and control plan
- In a timely manner hold all working material and necessary documents considering any changes that have occurred readily
- Change, readjustment and correction of the tools as well as hold all tools ready on time
- Instruct employees to the required duties on the system and observe their assigned jobs
- Control and secure process after interference
- Solve machinery disturbances and afterwards start-up of machinery and document incident in the machine protocol plan
- Document tool wear and machinery downtimes in the machine protocol plan
- Constant securing of data of the running production
- Check and control the carried out work on the workpiece
- Check and adjust used measurement equipment for its dimensional accuracy
- Present the machined and corrected workpiece to quality assurance (QA) to get a production go-ahead.
- Support machine operators when problems arise
- Pay attention to proper machine maintenance and correct shavings disposal and if necessary carry this out personally
- Document revision status of the NC-programs and/or send it further to archive
- Instruct the machine operators on the production line
- Screen and Monitor the tasks of the employees and manage them with attention to attitude, attendance, work area cleanliness, and quality understanding
- Communicate a shift change at the beginning and at the end of the respecting shift
- Participate in the production planning (to secure a smooth production process)
- Keep up-date of all routine data (e.g. parts lists, waste)
- Pay attention to a proper labeling of materials and storage areas
- Perform inspection of quantity of the cooling lubricant, hydraulic and pneumatic facilities
- Perform problem area and weak spot analysis
- Control of the cleanliness on the production line
- Maintaining order and cleanliness in the job holders work area
- Adhere to work regulations, accident prevention regulations, environmental regulations and OSHA laws
- Responsible for the informational flow with required personnel (written and verbal)
- Effective communication with internal (e.g. co-workers) and external (e.g. clients, suppliers, certification companies) partners
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervision of production employees
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma, GED or vocational school courses in mathematics, blueprint reading, schematics, metalworking, and drafting
- Minimum 5 years job related experience (metal job or CNC metal processing)
- Minimum 2 years job related experience (metal job or CNC metal processing)
- Cutting technique and CNC technique experience
- Measurement technique and metric experience
- Ability to read CMM measurement protocols
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blue prints/schematics/ operation sheets
- Good physical conditioning and ability to stand for long periods
- Excellent eye-hand-coordination
- Good visual receptiveness
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Proven mechanical aptitude
- Ability to do highly accurate work that requires concentration and physical effort
- Understanding of the machine’s capabilities
- Good aptitude of MS-Office (word, excel, outlook)
- SAP knowledge advantage but not required for employment
- Fluent in speaking, reading and writing proper English,
- German is an advantage
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team
- Maintain high ethical work standards
- Dependability / Reliability
- Accuracy
- Use time and skills in an efficient manner
- Responsible attitude
- Willingness to exchange information
- Punctuality
- Good Organization
- Flexibility
- Ability to lead a team and delegate responsibilities and insure accountability
- Ability to convince
- Ability to assert oneself
- Promotion of employees welfare
- Entrepreneurial thinking
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Shift work that could also include afternoons, nights or weekends
- Overtime as required
- Steel toed shoes, safety glasses, protective gloves and hearing protection are required
- Reliable transportation required
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening (alcohol and drug testing, background checks) as a prerequisite for employment
