Semi-manual machine shop foreman

Job Description

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.