Machine Shop Team Leader 1

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness.  We believe the technical and economic know-how and of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

Our engineers apply their expertise and use our technologies to create, design and install complex technological products and plant solutions for the metals industry.  Our manufacturing teams build products our customers depend on for producing steel plants, and our service teams are ensuring that our customers are operating at the highest level.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Our Calvert, AL facility is current recruiting to fill the role of TEAM LEADER Machine Shop

The Team Leader will spend more than 90% of work hours performing plating tasks similar to those of other group members. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs setup, and operation of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines
• May also operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, and profile machines
• Work is diversified, and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances
• Monitors work to ensure that machine is operating properly
• Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts, and in making repairs to existing parts and equipment.
• Requires extensive knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes
• Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, or descriptions of parts
• Computes cutting speeds, feed rates and dimensions
• Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations
• Responsible for rigging and transporting large parts and equipment by crane
• Inspects machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Performs housekeeping of machine and work area
• Ensure the safety and productivity of employees
• Receive written and verbal instruction, direction and training from Supervisor or other Senior Managers and disseminate this information to plating employees.
• Lead troubleshooting.   
• Train employees and may participate in performance appraisal process.
• Operate from a broad scope of responsibility to maintain equipment deadlines and to ensure quality standards are met
• Enable effective communications between management and operators.
• Participate in risk assessments, near miss and incident investigations
• Enforce procedures and policies
• May assist in the hiring process
• Serve as point of contact for customer and/or vendors

Required Education/Experience -  

 - High School Diploma or equivalent 

 - A minimum of 4 years of machining experience required

Leadership experience preferred, but not required

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. 

Req #7855