Modern Industries · 4 weeks ago
Lead CNC Lathe Machinist
Enfield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPhoenix Manufacturing Inc is a company focused on producing flight critical aerospace parts. The Lead CNC Lathe Machinist will be responsible for leading the department, training staff, and ensuring production operations using CNC equipment are performed efficiently and to high quality standards.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Lathe Machines
Acts as a liaison between the Production Manager and general machinists. Develop the team of machinists by assisting in job set-ups and coaching operators when needed
Assigns jobs and machines to operators, monitors technique, quality, and quantity of production, troubleshoots, and assists operators with machining problems
Provide daily direction, training, and assessment of peers for development. Document required assessment that includes a summary of performance, further development recommendation and/or competencies during a review period
Reports any safety violation, machining equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to supervisor, may provide input for action including discipline
Assists supervisor in monitoring tooling, materials, quality concerns and production
Inspect work completed on CNC Lathe Machines for conformance to specifications using bench gauging
Strictly follow Standard Work in all aspects of work including CNC Lathe Machine setup and operation, process verification, product inspection, documentation, and material handling
Oversee machine repairs and serve as the main contact and onsite supervisor when dealing with outside vendors for servicing including communication, coordination, and follow-up
Perform light preventative maintenance tasks on CNC Lathe Machines to maintain machinery performance and prevent machine downtime
Represents Lathe Department manufacturing on cross-functional teams, safety committees, quality audits, or other in-house committees
Regular verbal or written communication to internal stakeholders utilizing both electronic and analog systems
Utilization of office machines including copiers, scanners, phone systems, computers (including email), and other standard equipment
Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control. Maintains positive, team relationship with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal requirements in accordance with government regulations and company procedures
Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e., shoes, eyewear, gloves, masks, shields, and coats) if needed
Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations
Complete testing and adjustment of parts, as needed
Identify and replace parts, as necessary
Other tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Lathe Machines
Acts as a liaison between the Production Manager and general machinists. Develop the team of machinists by assisting in job set-ups and coaching operators when needed
Assigns jobs and machines to operators, monitors technique, quality, and quantity of production, troubleshoots, and assists operators with machining problems
Provide daily direction, training, and assessment of peers for development. Document required assessment that includes a summary of performance, further development recommendation and/or competencies during a review period
Reports any safety violation, machining equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to supervisor, may provide input for action including discipline
Assists supervisor in monitoring tooling, materials, quality concerns and production
Inspect work completed on CNC Lathe Machines for conformance to specifications using bench gauging
Strictly follow Standard Work in all aspects of work including CNC Lathe Machine setup and operation, process verification, product inspection, documentation, and material handling
Oversee machine repairs and serve as the main contact and onsite supervisor when dealing with outside vendors for servicing including communication, coordination, and follow-up
Perform light preventative maintenance tasks on CNC Lathe Machines to maintain machinery performance and prevent machine downtime
Represents Lathe Department manufacturing on cross-functional teams, safety committees, quality audits, or other in-house committees
Regular verbal or written communication to internal stakeholders utilizing both electronic and analog systems
Utilization of office machines including copiers, scanners, phone systems, computers (including email), and other standard equipment
Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control. Maintains positive, team relationship with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal requirements in accordance with government regulations and company procedures
Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e., shoes, eyewear, gloves, masks, shields, and coats) if needed
Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations
Complete testing and adjustment of parts, as needed
Identify and replace parts, as necessary
High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
Minimum of ten (10) or more years' experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Experience working in AS9100 and ISO environment
Experience with Fanuc and/or CNC controls
Experience using lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodology
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel) or related software
Excellent organizational skills (verbal and written) with an attention to detail and sense of urgency
Understanding and ability to work within an ERP system (Global Shop)
Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi-task, and remain flexible to changes; responds with a sense of urgency
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, internally and externally
Availability to work flexible schedules with varying hours to support customer commitments, this includes very early mornings and/or evenings
Preferred
Skilled Trade Certification, preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Company
Modern Industries
Modern Industries, Inc. is a vertically integrated top-tier supplier of engineered solutions to the aerospace and semiconductor equipment industries.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Knowles Jr
Chief Financial Officer
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