responsibilities:
- lead and manage machine shop operations.
- plan and execute production schedules efficiently.
- expertise in cnc, vmc, and hmc programming.
- strong knowledge of cutting tools, fixtures, and auto gauging.
- proven track record in new product development.
- excellent communication and leadership skills.
- having knowledge of the machining process in cnc/vmc, hmc & part setup.
- knowledge of machine shop machining drawing reading/understanding.
- ability to promote team working culture and demonstrate team ethics;
- overall management of the machine shop
- assessing potential using cad, simulation, and offline calculation to cost new parts and responding to sales team members with estimated production cycle times.
- programming of cnc machines for new parts using a graphical interface.
- overseeing trials of new parts and documenting processing parameters.
- working with the quality manager to establish quality control and packing plans for new parts.
- lead a team of supervisors and operators including allocating daily/weekly tasks to the team.
- assisting operators with set up of jobs on machines, but ultimately training and mentoring operators to be self-sufficient with support from the training manager.
- providing technical input on matters such as tooling selection, processing parameters, work holding, processing sequence, finishing and packing.
- carrying out staff appraisals, supervisions and return to work meetings.
- ensuring that the team remain in date with mandatory training.
- carrying out spot checks to ensure quality levels.
- ensuring acceptable levels of overall equipment effectiveness are achieved.
- organizing preventative maintenance and cleaning of machines according to manufacturer-s guidelines .
full knowledge of machine shop cnc & vmc & hmc .
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