Lead CNC Operator

About EPI
EPI is a key contributor of precision engineering to global Aerospace, Defense, and Oil & Gas industries. We provide solutions with industry-specific standards and our focus is on building precision manufacturing infrastructure. EPI is fully equipped for machining, manufacturing engineering, surface treatment, coating, repairing, and cutting tools and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise the CNC team to ensure all operations are operating to a high standard.
2. Follow NC Management according to QMS requirements.
3. Participate & contribute to product problem solving.
4. Perform documents checks, configuration according to shop traveler & follow the work instruction, IPM and other relevant docs.
5. Maintain and ensure 5S and housekeeping under area of responsibility.
6. Maintain an OEE to monitor KPI from all the work centers under their responsibility.
7. Ensure SFC data Entry and down time data are updated timely.
8. Monitor scrap rates and rejections to ensure they do not exceed against the targeted KPIs.
9. Improvise the processes that can support productivity.
10. Setup tooling, fixture, jigs and fabricate the part, fixture jigs as per time requirement.
11. Support team on day-to-day issues on product or trouble issues of the machines.
12. Manual programming for time-to-time requirements. To prepare off cuts, fabrication of fixture and Jigs or small general work.
13. Product adjustment on 5 axis machines to follow right first time.
14. Perform Test cut and FAIs, Record data on NC validation based on observations and improvements.
15. CAD/CAM software programming of various products including jig and fixture.
16. Leading and managing the team of CNC Machine operator and assisting and supporting them in their day to day operations.
17. Perform with team RCA & CAPA against the NCRs.
18. Participate in daily production meeting.
19. Check, monitor and control daily production and other activities of the team.
20. Report any deficiencies to output, OEE, OLE, 5S, TPM, Coolant monitoring, Machine breakdown.

Qualification And Skills

1. Diploma in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
2. Abide by company safety guidelines.
3. Work productively and efficiently.
4. Team Management and effective communication within team and management.
5. Knowledge and experience using of CAD/CAM Software.
6. Understanding of GD&T and Reading Engineering drawing.

Experience

1. Minimum of 6 years experience as a CNC machine operator or CNC Machinist in Machining / Aerospace manufacturing Industry.
2. Proven experience translating mechanical documents and engineering drawings.