Lead Machinist - Night Shift (54671)

Tally Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tally Energy in Houston, TX seeks a Lead Machinist to oversee CNC operations, ensure process control, and drive efficiency across the machine shop. The role includes setting up, programming, and validating CNC programs, while maintaining strict quality at the source and coordinating with ME for tooling standards.

The candidate will train peers, monitor downtime, and promote a collaborative team environment to meet KPI targets and production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• 15 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination thereof.
• Ability to read engineering prints and interpret drawings.
• Ability to set up and program CNC machine tools.
• Proficient mathematical calculations for tolerances and feed/speed calculations.
• Ability to use proper measuring tools for quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Process Control related to the assigned machine.
• In-process inspection, handling, and inventory control of equipment.
• Receive material, read prints, set-up, program, and produce parts.
• Hit target efficiencies established by leadership.
• Assist and train other employees when asked by Supervisor.
• Ensure operators follow processes, turret configuration, and programs.
• Log changes to feeds/speeds with predefined reason codes.
• Standardize tooling with ME and optimize set-up times.
• Troubleshoot CNC machines and coordinate with maintenance.
• Report downtime and ensure quality at the source.
• Provide feedback on optimization and improvements.

Skills

Read engineering print

Set-Up CNC

Program CNC

Mathematical calculations

Measuring tools

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

CNC machine tools

Job description

As Lead Machinist, one is responsible for the following functions listed below. The job duties herein describe essential functions of the position. Additionally, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to the success of the position. The individual should be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for Process Control related to the Machine assigned to by the Machine Shop Manager
• Responsible for the in-process inspection, handling, and inventory control of equipment flowing through the assigned machine.
• Responsible for receiving material, engineering print, set-up, programming, and production of machines.
• Responsible for hitting target efficiencies established by the Machine Shop Supervisor and Manufacturing Manager.
• Responsible for assisting and training other employees when asked by Supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring operators are not deviating from the process, standardized turret configuration and programs as implemented by ME.
• Responsible for ensuring feeds/speeds on machines are not being turned down. All changes are logged in with pre-defined reason code.
• Responsible for working with ME on standardization of tooling in all machines assigned to a product family.
• Responsible for working with ME on set up reduction to 15 minutes on standardized machines.
• Troubleshoot CNC machines before calling Tally Maintenance / outside contractor.
• Responsible for Machine Metrics reporting of downtime is being done per requirements and timely.
• Responsible for Quality at the Source and calibration of all QC instrumentation and tools at the machine
• Promote a team environment within the department. Cooperate and assist all departments in resolving issues related to jobs.
• Responsible for running production on a machine when personnel are not available.
• Validate new programs as it relates to machining.
• Ability to understand g-code to support ME/Machine Shop
• Provide feedback on optimization and/or improvement.
• SIPOC/RACI in collaboration with ME team

Lead machinist KPIs for allocated CNC:

• -Safety - 1 observation / day implemented
• -FPY for allocated CNC – 90% or above
• -CNC efficiency in Machine Metrics

Follow all policies and procedures required by Machine Shop employees at all times.

Other duties as assigned by the Machine Shop Manager.

Qualifications

High School Degree or GED

15 years related experience and /or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience or approved by Manager.

Skills, Abilities & Work Style

Ability to read an engineering print.

Ability to Set-Up and Program CNC Machine Tools

Ability to perform advanced mathematical computations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to use proper measuring tools to perform quality inspections.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane. Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.