Machine Shop Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Machine Shop Coordinator is responsible for providing technical support to manufacturing so that parts are provided per specifications and in a timely manner. In the absence of a Machine Shop Supervisor will provide work direction to department employees.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job:

• Set up; program and operate CNC machine centers.

• In the absence of a Machine Shop Supervisor; organize shop orders for work centers in shop order number sequence; use computer to print out dispatch reports for various work centers; place shop orders in date order per Dispatch Report, while also grouping similar work plans together wherever possible; distribute work orders to shop employees to various machining centers; attempt to expedite rush jobs through shop in a timely manner.

• Train other machinists on various machines.

• Address questions of machine operators regarding tooling, procedures, fixture, and print clarification, contact design engineers and project leaders to resolve questions or conflicts on blueprints; make suggestions to improve efficiency in machining parts.
• Conducts and participates in specified training for department employees on tooling and machining practices.
• Recommends and implements changes in procedures.
• Work with machine operators to come up with fixtures, new tooling, and procedures to enhance productivity while maintaining product quality.
• Determine ways to repair work pieces made in error.
• Completes any engineering changes as necessary.
• Acts as liaison in dealing with issues with vendors.
• Attends Machine Shop leadership and scheduling meetings.
• Resolve issues of late or missing parts; change or clarify routings as necessary.

Occasional Job Responsibilities:

• Operation of forklift, scissors lift and cranes.
• Add insight in the Employee Review Process

Job Requirements:

• Requires Journeyman Machinist certificate or equivalent experience.
• Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Requires 6+ years of progressively difficult machining set ups.
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform trigonometric calculations.
• Requires a knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Requires a strong knowledge of Workwise ERP System.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with and provide work direction to employees.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.
• Must be able to collaborate with others (including in person) to proactively develop solutions.

Physical Requirements:

SAFETY:

• The incumbent will utilize safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection while performing the duties of this position when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "Occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more working time.)

• While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach above shoulders. The incumbent will regularly talk and listen, move from place to place, and will frequently use hands to finger, handle, or touch. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• During the performance of their duties, the incumbent will occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and will regularly lift up to 25 pounds such as making panel installations, hoisting coils of cables, and lifting transformers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee works a production environment where the noise level is loud but can be very loud at times hearing protection required. Occasional travel for company business will be required.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.