Zone Leader - 2nd shift - Mills dept. at Celina Plant

Zone Leader - Mills

Job Duties

• Direct the operations of the assigned work area.


• Organize and assign work according to the production schedule.


• Work with the Production Manager and Supervisor on planning, production, and personnel issues for the department.


• Lead daily group meetings.


• Coordinate and assist in the training of current and new departmental employees.


• Set up, adjust, and operate all mills to machine parts to standard work instructions and print specifications.


• Analyze and diagnose machine, machining, and tool problems and coordinate corrective procedures.


• Improve cutting tool performance, repeatability, and insert usage by working with Operators, Manufacturing Engineering Department, Process Technicians, and outside vendors.


• Check fixtures for needed repairs.


• Monitor product quality.


• Deburr and wash parts as needed.


• Inspect parts per standard work instructions and print specifications.


• Change tooling as required.


• Assist in management of the tool crib.


• Change CNC programs.


• Use small drill press for miscellaneous operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent


• Blueprint reading


• Basic math (including fractions and decimals), understand some complex math computations (find angle measurements and degrees


• Read CNC programs, basic computer skills (use programs such as ERP system, various Microsoft programs, and e-mail)


• Knowledge of CNC programming, read, reason, and analyze. 


• High levels of social interaction.  Must have good communication skills in order to work with others in a positive manner. 


• Must be able to actively and frequently participate in group discussions. 


• Must be able to multi-task. Gather/analyze information and determine the best course of action. Use independent judgement to devise work methods according to general directives, policies, and existing procedures


• Per 8 hr. shift (stand 1 hr., walk 6 hrs., sit 1 hr., may have to stand 3 hrs.), frequently (bend/stoop/twist, reach below knee level, torque), occasionally (climb stairs, squat/kneel/crawl, climb to step into lift trucks, reach above shoulder level, work with arms outstretched, push/pull). Frequently lifting and carrying (frequently from 0 to 30 lbs., occasionally from 31 to 50 lbs.). Must be able to hear, see, balance, distinguish colors, and do simple and firm grasping with both hands. Must be able to use foot to operate foot pedals. Must be able to work in a noisy environment that includes exposure to dust, shavings, grease, vibrations, solvents, and oil. Must be able to safely operate lift trucks and safely work in areas of lift truck traffic. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Required Qualifications

Experience on operating CNC mills.