Senior CNC Team Lead – Machining

Taco Canada Ltd.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

On-site training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Taco Fall River is seeking a Team Lead, Machining to coordinate CNC programmers and operators in a high-precision machine shop. You will train staff, oversee CNC programs creation and tooling design, and ensure on-time deliveries while meeting quality standards.

Ideal candidates have extensive CNC programming experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a 2nd shift, onsite.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience operating and programming CNC equipment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Capability to mentor and train others and to share knowledge.
• Blueprint reading, basic math, and understanding of measuring devices.
• Good computer skills and advanced proficiency in querying, monitoring, and inputting NC machine and system data.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, with the ability to apply mathematical functions.
• Advanced knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
• Able to keep team members well informed and to draw on other's expertise when required.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and write appropriate machine-level instructions, including revisions to existing programs.
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes.
• Judgment to comply with instructions, prescribed routines, methods, and practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn and to train others.
• Graduate of machining vocational or technical training program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programmers use CAD/CAM software to select cutting tools and speeds/feeds.
• Troubleshoot complex machining and guide employees in processing tasks.
• Analyze orders, drawings, blueprints, specs to determine tool selection and speeds.
• Observe trials or simulate to ensure programs meet specifications.
• Oversee writing and modifying CNC programs to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with design engineering on machinability best practices.
• Provide progress, status, and troubleshooting reports to management.
• Approve tooling purchases to meet budgets.
• Maintain 5S standards in the work area.
• Provide advanced training on CNC equipment setup.
• Offer feedback on progress and aptitude.
• Serve as SME in machining, resolve complex issues.
• Design and fabricate fixtures as needed for high-level reviews.
• Coordinate all second shift shipping and manufacturing activities in absence of supervisor.
• Participate in interview processes to assess technical abilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentor training

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Mathematics

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM software

MS Office

Job description

Taco Fall River is seeking a Team Lead, Machining to coordinate CNC programmers and operators in a high-precision machine shop. You will train staff, oversee CNC programs creation and tooling design, and ensure on-time deliveries while meeting quality standards.

Ideal candidates have extensive CNC programming experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment on a 2nd shift, onsite.