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Lead Machinist

Location: 

Hartland, WI, US, 53029

Requisition ID:  2298

Help us grow and shape the future of our company!

Dorner Manufacturing is on a mission to create innovative conveyors that make a difference, and we need talented individuals like you to join our team.  Apply now and be a part of something amazing! 

Job Summary/Overview

This Position acts as the team lead for the turning department as well as programs, sets up and operates a CNC Lathe to create customized parts within tolerance of prints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviews and organizes work orders and pulls set up instructions and blueprints from Epicor if applicable.
  • Sets up appropriate programs to run the CNC Lathe.  Often crafts the set up and edits or writes the program using G code and/or conversational programming.
  • Performs changeovers as needed which may have manual aspects and requires attention to detail.
  • Deburr finished parts using deburring wheel or other hand tools if necessary.
  • Perform quality checks and measure finished parts using hand measurement tools, (micrometers, calipers, plug gauges & profilometers) to determine if they are within tolerance.   
  • Makes offsets to program when parts are not within tolerance.
  • Scan parts into Epicor, log date and other details of the job.
  • May collaborate with engineers to optimize efficiencies.
  • Attends weekly production meetings with other leads and supervisors.
  • Cascades necessary information to the department in weekly meetings such as safety updates, 5S reminders, material updates, schedules and other company updates.
  • Acts as the resource to the department in troubleshooting and assisting other machinists with new or special parts or issues with machinery.
  • Requests orders for tooling needed.
  • Responds to inquires from planners on status of orders, will assist in expediting parts throughout the department as needed.
  • Assists in interviewing potential candidates.
  • Assists in onboarding new hires and acts as a resource for their questions.
  • Performs basic and intermediate PMS and performs 5S in area. 

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • A team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and solid blueprint reading skills.
  • Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems.
  • Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

 

  • 4+ years experience operating CNC.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Reading, editing and writing G Code.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Previous lead experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • Climate controlled facility
  • Free coffee daily
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick time 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1
  • 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

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