Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs. 
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area. 
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. 
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders. 
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met. 
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications. 
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards. 
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. 
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. 
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. 
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records. 
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times. 
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in their department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

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:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.