CNC Programming and Machining Lead Ankeny, IA 50021

Isembard Iowa; Iowa; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Isembard Iowa is launching a state-of-the-art CNC machining centre and seeks a Master Machinist to lead the shop installation, set up standardized workflows, and act as the technical authority for customers.

As Founding Shop Lead, you will program, setup and operate CNC machines, build a growing technical team, and evolve into a production manager as the factory expands, all while adhering to AS9100 quality standards.

Formación

• Engineering or Manufacturing degree preferred.
• Minimum four years in a CNC machining environment with supervision experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T tolerances.
• Proven ability to set up and program parts from STEP files without hand-holding.

Responsabilidades

• Launch and expand CNC capability; install machines and set up workflows.
• Implement franchise standard operating procedures and document solutions.
• Program, set up and operate CNC machines; prove-out on mills and lathes.
• Identify improvements to tooling, fixtures, and quality processes.
• Manage staff performance and ensure conformance to quality standards.

Conocimientos

CNC Machining

Setup & Programming

CAM Software (Hypermill)

CAM Software (MasterCAM)

GD&T tolerances

Team mentorship

Educación

Engineering or Manufacturing degree

Herramientas

Hypermill

MasterCAM

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY & MISSION:

We are launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art CNC machining centre as part of a premier national franchise network. While we have the \"Playbook\" and the corporate backing, we need the Master Machinist to turn that blueprint into a high-output reality.

As our Founding Shop Lead, you will be the bridge between the Franchisor’s technical standards and our local shop’s success. You will manage the initial equipment install, implement standardized workflows, and serve as the technical authority for our customers. This is a \"player-coach\" role: you’ll be hands-on with the machines while managing the business-critical relationships that make the shop thrive.

At first, you will be programming, setting and operating CNC machines. A key part of your role is expanding the technical team allowing individuals to specialise in their areas of expertise. This role is designed to evolve into a production manager role as the factory expands and the technical team grows.

You have elite machining skills, but you also value the power of a \"Standard Operating Procedure\". You’d rather build a repeatable system than a one-time miracle. You understand the commitment to quality required to be operating in defense and aerospace industries and are keen to implement and follow the AS9100 standard.

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Launch and expansion:

Work alongside the factory owners to:

• Choose and install CNC machinery and associated technology
• Maintain and calibrate factory equipment
• Interview and assess future technical hires
• Oversee tool and fixturing procurement and inventory management

Technical execution:

• Work with Isembard CORE’s technical team to implement the franchise’s standard operating procedures
• Use your deep machining intuition to solve shop-floor issues that the manual might not cover, then document those solutions for the team
• Turn customer issued engineering drawings and STEP files into G code using CAM Programs such as Hypermill or MasterCAM
• Prove-out programs on a range of CNC machine’s including mills and lathes
• Implement best practices for surrounding manufacturing procedures such as inspection, part cleaning and post processing
• Provide feedback on design for manufacturing to customers. Identify and raise any concerns surrounding customer files
• Identify and raise non-conformances from the shop floor or suppliers

Technical Management:

• Communicates clearly, concisely, accurately and professionally at all times.
• Constantly monitors and manages the technical operations of the shop floor – ensures no non-conforming parts are sent to the customer
• Attends all meetings and other business functions as mandated by the Company.
• Regularly inspects equipment and fixtures, inside and outside the factory, to ensure they are in proper working order and good condition.
• Uses all operational tools to plan for and achieve operational excellence in the factory.
• Ensures and is responsible for adherence to Isembard compliance standards, with particular focus on those standards relating to part quality.
• Ensures staff members adhere to all established Subway operational standards.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with factory team. Actively manages factory staff members by regularly conducting performance assessments, providing feedback, and setting challenging goals to improve staff member’s performance. Manages ongoing staff performance.

SUMMARY OF REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Education:

Engineering or Manufacturing studied at College or University degree preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years in a CNC machining environment, experience in supervising and training staff is preferred.
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T tolerances
• Highly proficient in CAM software and the ability to adapt to franchise-specific tech stacks
• Proven track record of Setup and Programming—you should be able to take a part from a STEP file to a finished product without hand-holding
• CNC machining on a range of machines (Multi-axis preferred)

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