Machining Lead: Train, Guide & Optimize Precision Parts

regalrexnord; Union Grove (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corporation is seeking a skilled Machinist Lead to organize and troubleshoot a machining area, set up and operate a wide variety of equipment, and ensure parts meet close tolerances per drawings.

You will train and direct other employees, monitor tooling and inspections, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with production, quality and engineering to meet customer due dates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Four or more years formal trades training or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years as a setup operator.
• Minimum three years leading, training, assisting co-workers.
• Capable of interacting with all members of the organization, customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of all current product lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction/training to other employees to develop skills and to produce production parts to specifications.
• Provide instruction/training to other employees to produce components to specifications.
• Monitor the work of other employees.
• Check specifications to determine required tooling or fixturing to perform machining tasks.
• Check tools and equipment for correct operation.
• Capable of machining a variety of component parts using machine tools in the area.
• Set-up and operate all machines in their department.
• Work from complicated assembly drawings and specifications.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Problems solve machining issues and interact with employees to drive continuous improvement
• Recognize defective or faulty workmanship and report issues to the quality department.
• Maintain production and quality standards and identify equipment malfunctions.
• Capable of performing a range of mechanical inspections for all operators in their area.
• Give work direction to machining employees.
• Work closely with Production Supervisors and leads on other shifts
• Move resources as required to meet customer due dates.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly (5s standard).
• Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers.
• Notify employees in engineering, production control, maintenance or sales when required to ensure efficient operation of the machining area.
• Utilize system reports to move materials and labor to areas of constraint.
• Work closely with other departments i.e. Engineering, Quality Control, Purchasing, Processing, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
• Help evaluate processes to improve product flow.
• Trouble-shoot problem machine issues.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Machining operations

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal trades training or equivalent experience

Tools

Machine tools

Job description

Regal Rexnord Corporation is seeking a skilled Machinist Lead to organize and troubleshoot a machining area, set up and operate a wide variety of equipment, and ensure parts meet close tolerances per drawings.

You will train and direct other employees, monitor tooling and inspections, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with production, quality and engineering to meet customer due dates.