Semi-manual machine shop foreman

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.