CNC Shop Lead & Process Mentor

Klein Tools; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools seeks a Department Leader for CNC Mill Lathe or Drill Press to lead workflow, train new employees, and drive process improvements in the department. The role includes scheduling, procedure determination, and expediting production with supervision and management collaboration.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 7–10 years in manufacturing, and at least 3 years as a Level III operator, with strong math, English proficiency, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years as a Level III operator.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Able to learn, problem-solve, and follow work instructions.
• Able to communicate and work as a team member and team leader.

Responsibilities

• Review work center/departmental work listings to determine work procedure, prepare work schedule, and expedite workflow within department by working with supervisors and managers.
• Inform personnel on method and procedure to be used for the assignment.
• Perform job setups as needed.
• Maintain high quality standards and effective production rates within the department.
• Examine work of associates in department for exactness, neatness, and conformance to provided specifications.
• Train and mentor new employees.
• Review and correct errors and deficiencies in methods, procedures, and work sequences.
• Document corrections and modifications needed for set-up procedures and operation of machinery.
• Recommend adjustment to work standard as needed and monitor effective achievement of those standards.
• Improve efficiency through set-up reduction and problem definition and resolution.
• Fulfill the duties of a level III operator in their department on whatever machine they are requested to use.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Reading/writing instructions

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

7–10 years manufacturing experience

3 years Level III operator experience

Job description

Klein Tools seeks a Department Leader for CNC Mill Lathe or Drill Press to lead workflow, train new employees, and drive process improvements in the department. The role includes scheduling, procedure determination, and expediting production with supervision and management collaboration.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 7–10 years in manufacturing, and at least 3 years as a Level III operator, with strong math, English proficiency, and leadership capabilities.