Night-Shift CNC Team Lead - Precision Machining

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex, Inc., A Lam Research Company is seeking a CNC Machining Team Lead in Ohio to guide a team of machinists across all levels. You will oversee daily operations, ensure production goals are met, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and management to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines, train machinists, read G&M code, and help maintain QA procedures while contributing to lean initiatives and value-stream improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 years of experience operating a CNC machine, operating machinery, or manufacturing/production technical support with 1 year of leadership experience (1 year of Silfex experience preferred).
• Must have machine control experience.
• Understanding of input tool geometry.
• Ability to troubleshoot on an intermediate level.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Capable of applying and teaching standard practices and techniques within their work.
• Must be fluent in G&M code.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Must be a quality and safety minded leader.
• Must possess basic proficiency in operating computers, including navigating software and web-based platforms.
• Must have strong math skills, particularly trigonometry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3 to 5 axis CNC machine tools to accurately machine parts per work instructions and manufacturing plan. Make work and tool offsets as needed. Test safety features of machine during set up. Will be required to operate multiple production machines.
• Verify conformance of in-process and final products through dimensional and visual inspections using a variety of precision measuring tools and equipment, including micrometers, indicators, calipers, profilometers, Contracers, and CMMs.
• Provide training and guidance to machinists.
• Ability to read, write, and understand G&M-code programming.
• Capability of setting up complex CNC machines and making modifications and/or recommendations to process engineering team.
• Use proper material handling techniques to ensure quality of product and condition of equipment.
• Maintain product specifications by performing accurate measurements, detecting malfunctions, and replacing worn tools, while consistently adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Follow work instructions, setup sheets and other production related information.
• Properly document measurements and visual observations by completing production and quality logs.
• Use tool setter and tool dresser to set tooling geometry.
• Generate maintenance work orders for repair of CNC machines and equipment.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Actively contribute to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Effectively apply lean concepts and tools within the value stream.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality control, metrology and/or programming to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Serve as acting lead in the absence of direct supervisor.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Job description

Silfex, Inc., A Lam Research Company is seeking a CNC Machining Team Lead in Ohio to guide a team of machinists across all levels. You will oversee daily operations, ensure production goals are met, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and management to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines, train machinists, read G&M code, and help maintain QA procedures while contributing to lean initiatives and value-stream improvements.