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Overview A skilled Intermediate Machine Shop Foreman to lead and manage our machine shop operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in machining processes, supervisory experience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Responsibilities As the Intermediate Machine Shop Foreman. Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities aimed at optimizing productivity, ensuring quality, and fostering a cohesive work environment. Key duties include but are not limited to: • Supervision: Oversee daily activities of shop personnel to maximize productivity, efficiency, and safety. • Operational Support: Operate machines and equipment as needed to support projects and demonstrate proficiency. • Bidding Assistance: Collaborate in the bidding process for manufactured parts by providing insights into feasibility and production aspects. • Equipment Selection: Assist in making decisions on the types and specifications of new machine tools required for the machine shop. • Training: Train and onboard new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and safety protocols. • Production Planning: Plan and optimize production efficiency, job routing, and expediting to meet deadlines. • Safety Oversight: Maintain oversight of safety protocols and practices within the machine shop area. • Crew Management: Handle crew scheduling and attendance to ensure appropriate coverage and adherence to schedules. • Quality Inspection: Inspect work orders to ensure adherence to quality and quantity standards. • Problem Solving: Analyze work-related challenges and recommend solutions, including potential disciplinary actions. Requirements: • CAM Software: Proficiency in CAM software. • Quality Management: Familiarity with quality management systems to uphold standards. • Supervisory Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of supervising shop workers, showcasing effective leadership. • Machining Proficiency: Experience in both manual and CNC setups and machining processes. • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to address technical challenges and operational issues. • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with team and stakeholders. • Interpersonal and Leadership: Demonstrated skills to motivate, mentor, and lead employees. • Clear Expression: Ability to express ideas clearly, logically, and comprehensibly. • Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license for motor vehicle operation in the USA. • Understands and complies with company and Federal regulations. • Capable of reading drawings and diagrams, be able to lay out, set, make jigs. Other responsibilities might include. • Record information through shift including production data per hour, performed tool changes, various issues, and recommend adjustments for following project. • Effectively machine/fabricate parts for conformance including welding, grinding, drilling, tapping, etc. • Perform pre- production planning. • Efficiently start and stop machines including loading stock onto machines. • Perform daily maintenance tasks (fill oil, check pressure, check coolant, etc.) • Provide own hand tools as required to perform job responsibilities. • Remove, replace, pre-set, and reinstall tooling including drills, hollow mills, die heads, taps, recess tools, burnish tools, etc. • Remove and replace spindle units and repair various components, including spindle bearings, seals, sheave, belts, chains, etc. • Lay out, cut, prep parts for fabrication. • Sets up jigs and welds parts in place. • Operates machines and uses hand tools and power tools to secure parts.