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Shift Lead - Grieshaber Precision (GPA)

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Purpose:  The Shift Lead supports the Production Manager in achieving daily production goals by ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. Lead the shift team, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Two Shift Openings - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift 

Essential Duties and Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable each individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Machine Setup & Operation

  • Study blueprints, work orders, and specifications to determine proper machine setup.
  • Write, modify, and verify G-code programs as required.
  • Set up and operate machines, tooling, fixtures, and feeding devices according to specifications.
  • Verify measuring instruments (gauges, calipers, micrometers, etc.) are calibrated and functioning properly.
  • Perform tool changes and machine adjustments to maintain product quality.
  • Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot issues, and make minor repairs as needed.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Initiate procurement of spare parts when necessary.

Production & Shift Support

  • Assign and support Operators to machines based on qualifications, workload, and production needs.
  • Instruct Production Operators on setup requirements, production orders, and standard work.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for Operators with machine setup, process, or technical questions.
  • Monitor production throughout the shift, minimizing downtime to ensure production targets are met
  • Escalate production, quality, staffing, or safety concerns to the Production Manager as needed.

Quality & Documentation

  • Verify machine performance and product quality throughout production.
  • Identify and troubleshoot quality concerns, making approved program adjustments and documenting changes.
  • Support part inspections, cross-checks, and dimensional verification using optical, tactile, 3D, surface, and other measuring equipment.
  • Complete production documentation, process records, and change order documentation accurately.
  • Ensure quality standards are followed.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

  • Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement (CIP) initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Follow all company management systems, safety regulations, and quality standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and 6S-compliant work area that is always tour-ready.

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred
  • At least 3 ½ years of experience as a setup operator required

Required Skills / Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to understand units of measure and record information
  • Must read, understand and follow documented procedures and instructions
  • Have operational experience with saws, drilling, lathes and milling machines tool and light hand tools.
  • Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that arise during the manufacturing process
  • Must be able to read and understand technical drawings
  • Reliability and quality awareness.
  • Must be willing to travel to the German Headquarters

 Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in noisy environments.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine.
  • Ability to perform manipulation of machine tools and parts
  • Ability to see close vision, depth perception and adjust focus
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work in a fast-past environment and handle multiple tasks

 

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