CNC Lathe Department Leader

WARREN SCREW PRODUCTS; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WARREN SCREW PRODUCTS in Michigan seeks an experienced CNC department supervisor to coordinate equipment needs, setups, and ongoing machining in one or more areas, ensuring production aligns with standards.

You will lead CNC machinists, oversee safety and housekeeping, perform programming and tool changes, and participate in interviewing candidates. A strong background in Mastercam, Fanuc, and multi-axis CNC is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years CNC department management in manufacturing.
• Experience with machining a variety of materials and CNC set up/operation/programming.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals and shop best practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in programming CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate, and maintain operations of the CNC controlled machines according to company production standards.
• Perform setups, tool changes, & programming on all machines in the department.
• Perform preventative maintenance and quality inspections accordingly.
• Problem solve & troubleshoot equipment and perform repairs or component replacements as needed.
• Machine Types Include CNC Lathe/Turning Machines: Swiss, Okuma, Miyano, Wasino, Fuji, Okuma, Muratec, Fanuc Controls.
• Writing programs for the CNC machines.
• Ensures the CNC programs are done, downloaded and the CNC machinists are cost effectively producing finished details on the machines.
• Filling in on CNC machine running parts as required.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and practices good housekeeping.
• Train and develop CNC machinist.
• Day to day supervision of CNC Machinists.
• Participate and / or lead interviewing all potential candidates for department.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC machine operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Mastercam

Fanuc Controls

HAAS 3/4/5 axis

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

This position will collaborate with Supervisors and Managers regarding equipment needs, placement of new equipment, maintaining equipment and setting priorities. Responsible for execution of multiple projects and coordination of machining activities in one of and / or multiple machining areas.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operate, and maintain operations of the CNC controlled machines according to company production standards.


• Perform setups, tool changes, & programming on all machines in the department.


• Perform preventative maintenance and quality inspections accordingly.


• Problem solve & troubleshoot equipment and perform repairs or component replacements as needed.


• Machine Types Include CNC Lathe/Turning Machines: Swiss, Okuma, Miyano, Wasino, Fuji, Okuma, Muratec, Fanuc Controls.


• Writing programs for the CNC machines.


• Ensures the CNC programs are done, downloaded and the CNC machinists are cost effectively producing finished details on the machines.


• Filling in on CNC machine running parts as required.


• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and practices good housekeeping.


• Train and develop CNC machinist.


• Day to day supervision of CNC Machinists.


• Participate and / or lead interviewing all potential candidates for department.

Requirements

Experience Required

A minimum of 5 years CNC department management experience in the manufacturing industry. Knowledge and experience of machining a variety of materials, CNC set up, operation and programming. The candidate must also have a strong understanding of machining fundamentals, and machine shop best practices.

• 10+ years’ experience in a machining / machine tool industry


• Working knowledge and competent in MasterCam/Fanuc Controls


• Ability to write CNC machine programs


• Supervisory experience preferred


• Able to interpret engineering drawings


• Team player, able to give / take direction and be self-directed when needed


• High regard for safety standards


• Knowledge of Mechanical Standards, tooling assembly & setup desired


• Familiarity with HAAS 3, 4 & 5 Axis, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool operating procedures.


• Experience in utilizing Microsoft Office, Windows, Projects, CAD and Power Point required


• Ability to speak and / or give directions in front of an audience required


• Must have working command of the English language, and be able to effective communicate