CNC Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking a CNC Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Cary, IL to lead production cells, optimize tooling, and implement advanced machining practices.

You will mentor operators, drive safety and quality, manage CNC programs, and collaborate with engineering to introduce MDC/PDM/DNC and new equipment.

Qualifications

• HS or GED required or equivalent on the job experience.
• AS Degree in operations is a plus.
• Experience in a discrete manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong adherence to process and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety practices and enforce safety policies.
• Ensure parts are manufactured per customer specs.
• Adhere to Quality System; MRBs dispositioned promptly.
• Develop and sustain tool organization and control in CNC area.
• Develop and sustain fixture organization and control in CNC area.
• Responsible for CNC program organization and control.
• Provide programming guidance to optimize production efficiencies.
• Identify training needs for CNC personnel.
• Develop CNC process specifications (S/U sheets).
• Provide CNC machining and tooling costs for job costing.
• Implement improvements to CNC processes, tooling, and controls.
• Support PQA process for new designs with guidance on methods and tooling.
• Oversee launches of new designs into CNC cells with proper tooling engagement.
• Recommend new equipment and driver training for capital investments.
• Implement MDC, PDM, and DNC with Predator hardware/software.
• Attend seminars and trade shows to expand knowledge.

Skills

Process analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS or GED

AS degree in operations

Tools

MS Great Plains ERP

MES systems

MS Office

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

CNC Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries has over 40 years' expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions - such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As the CNC Supervisor, you will be providing engineering and manufacturing leadership to production cells through programing expertise, tooling usage specification, and integration of new technology training. Lead CNC production efficiency improvements through technology specification, best practice manufacturing methodologies, and personnel training.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensures safety work practices and enforces safety policies.
• Ensure parts are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications.
• Adhere to Quality System, reject and rework parts must be identified and tagged. MRB's must be dispositioned immediately. Root cause and corrective actions must be completed in a prompt manner.
• Develop and sustain methodology for tool organization, management, and control in CNC area.
• Develop and sustain methodology for fixture organization, management, and control in CNC area.
• Responsible for CNC Program Organization and Control.
• Provides guidance on programming to optimize production efficiencies, as well as performs programming functions for new or complex design requirements.
• Identifies and develops training programs for CNC personnel based on identified skills gaps or improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for development and use of CNC process specifications (aka CNC S/U sheets)
• Provides CNC machining and tooling costs to estimating for proper job cost evaluation.
• Develops, recommends, and implements improvements to the CNC production process including machining methods, tooling, and process control strategies.
• Participates in PQA process for new designs and provides guidance on methods, tooling, and process controls.
• Oversees launch of new designs into the CNC production cells, insuring that all relevant personnel understand machining requirements and proper tooling is engaged.
• Recommends new equipment and equipment enhancements and insures that these capital investments are deployed properly with sufficient training to accomplish goals.
• Implement MDC, PDM, and DNC with Predator hardware and software.
• Attends relevant seminars, trade shows, and other events as necessary to continue expanding knowledge base of available technology and manufacturing improvements available.
• Be a driver of our strategic vision for bringing our CNC operations to world class status.
• Projects completed on time with demonstrable measure of success to objective. Introduces original ideas for manufacturing improvements that generate real projects and measurable gains.
• Successful implementation of MDC, PDM, and DNC with Predator hardware and software.

Requirements:

• HS or GED required, or equivalent on the job experience. AS Degree in operations a plus.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a discrete process environment.
• Strong adherence to process and data analysis skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, including sustaining of new implemented processes.
• Must be self-motivated, driven, flexible, adaptable and have a desire to implement change/improvements; results driven.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional and respectful manner verbally, electronically and written.
• Highly organized and detail oriented skill set.
• Computer skills and knowledge of software programs - MS Great Plains ERP, MES systems for labor & material transactions, MS Office, MS Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Pay Range: $30 - $35/hr; shift differential of 15%

At Durex, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

Durex Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran