Trinity Forge Team Positions - TFTPs

TFTP-BSVL: Machining Department Leadman

Rev: 12/06/2017

Coach(es): Machining Superintendent, Machining Department Supervisor

Team member's role and responsibilities: 

• Supervise production personnel in terms of assigning jobs according to the Shop Schedule and follow through in seeing that programming, tool crib and machining clerk are working closely together to minimize production interruptions. 
• Maintain the highest production rates possible for each job and continue to look for and implement new methods to increase production rates. 
• Train and develop employees in methods and procedures of how to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing scrap, machine downtime, insert or tooling failures, etc. 
• Assist Machining Superintendent in estimating cost of potential new work. 
• Fulfill TOPS champion responsibilities for the Machining Department, assuring that the division is in full ISO compliance at all times. 
• See that work gets done in a safe and timely fashion without jeopardizing the quality of each part.

Rookie requirements: 

• High School diploma and a minimum of five years experience as a production Leadman, CNC machinist or similar experience. 
• Good communication skills both verbal and written 
• Must complete all rookie requirements for Machining Operator including mocules 
• An ability to communicate with and teach employees. 
• Complete training module FSAT.

Physical activity involved: 

• Moderate walking. 
• Periodic physical exertion as required to set up CNC equipment or to demonstrate though example optimum methods of production. 
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds; any lifting over 50 pounds use crane or hoist or ask for help.

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