CNC Machinist Lead

Haarslev is an innovative company that provides powerful processing solutions engineered to benefit the global environment. We apply many different technologies to help and enable our customers to create a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. As part of this remarkable journey, we are looking for a CNC Machinist Lead.

The job

Haarslev is seeking an experienced and reliable CNC Machinist Lead - to join our production team in Belleville, KS. Responsibilities include assistance in managing the setup, programming and operation of various tools and equipment to create, modify, or repair precision parts. During production, you must monitor the machinery and those of other technicians on the shop floor and conduct regular quality checks to ensure they are running properly and that the parts are being produced according to specifications. Candidate must oversee day to day operations and workflow, including the operation of CNC/Manual machines as needed. Accuracy is crucial to our production, so all candidates must have attention to detail and be extremely focused on their work.

You will report to the Shop Supervisor and be a part of the Operations team in North America.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Set up and perform the requirements of new or difficult product families with moderate to minimal assistance with the ability to provide direction to other machine operators on the shop floor.
  

• Demonstrate good communication skills with supervisor, co-workers, and support departments.

• Show and maintain value added time management and problem-solving skills.

• Achieve and maintain quality throughout the entire production process by verifying customer requirements using precision measuring equipment.

• Maintain a high standard of quality by meeting or exceeding the expectations of scrap parts due to workmanship.

• Blueprint reading capabilities, including the ability to find or calculate missing dimensions.

• Be aware of upcoming part numbers to evaluate if problems could arise. Maintain a logbook of problems encountered during the production run and communicate these issues to Supervisor/Engineering/Programming.

• Train personnel in proper production standards and use of equipment.

• Ability to run multiple machines in a cell

• Lead or assist new projects if asked

• Ability to perform shop floor editing and programming as required to maintain throughput or to build needed items to improve quality or productivity.

• Demonstrate good work ethics and lead by example.

• Evaluate setup and run documents as well as our processes and make changes as required to improve quality or productivity.

• Be able to plan next setup(s) and ensure that the following are up-to-date and available: setup packet, programs, prints, charts, fixtures, tooling, etc.

• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

What we want from you

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• 3+ years of experience as a CNC Machinist or similar role preferred, but willing to train
• Ability to work safely and follow safety and environmental rules and guidelines.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong mathematical and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated
• Willingness to learn all shop machines to assist when needed
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision
• Ability to move parts around in production schedule
• Ability to understand procedures as they pertain to individual parts
• Ability to respectfully convey directions and provide assistance to all employees
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
• Ability to learn and manipulate G-code to troubleshoot program issues on shop floor
• Ability to train employees
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and move 50lbs with ease

Haarslev provides benefits that include

• An exceptional pathway for professional and personal growth and development
• Considerable influence on developing your own role, because this is a new position
• Being a part of a skilled, international team working towards a better tomorrow
• An open, supportive company culture
• A healthy work/life balance: we value our employees being able to carve out time for family, friends and activities that help them thrive. If your particular job permits such an arrangement, you can also work from home as and when needed.

Application

If you think this sounds like a good match, and you‘re interested in joining one of the leading processing technology companies in the world, please apply below. We do not accept applications via e-mail – you must use the online form to submit your application.

Haarslev encourages anyone interested and suitably qualified to apply for this position.

The recruitment process

The application process consists of a short call with HR, followed by an interview with the hiring manager, a case study and a final interview with the Operations Manager.