Lead Computer Numerical Control Machinist

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Lead Computer Numerical Control Machinist

Position Description

Wendover Art Group seeks a CNC Production Lead who is passionate about the art of signage and someone who wants to be a part of building the best art company in the world. A successful CNC Production Lead will embrace a growth mindset, driving high impact projects, support their team however possible and have the desire and ambition to learn leadership.

The Signage Production Lead plays a pivotal role within the day-to-day operations of the Company and directly impacts the operational success of the business each day. The Signage Production Lead will work with the signage and print production team to ensure work orders are accurately prepared for production and when necessary, will resolve graphic, color, composition, and sizing discrepancies. The Signage Production Lead is also responsible for supporting daily, weekly, and monthly machine preventative maintenance on a fleet of digital printing technology to maintain and sustain uptime. The Signage Production Lead is the first line of defense for resolving minor technical issues or escalating issues which require OEM support. Critical to the entire Wendover operations platform, this Team Member works closely with all Wendover departments – but particularly Business Development, Graphic Design and Print Production.

Wendover is a meritocracy that allows individuals to advance and grow their responsibilities rapidly based on performance and willingness to get the job done. The Signage Production Lead will work closely with the Print Operations Team Lead, Director of Human Resources, Director of Manufacturing, , and the CFO. To succeed in this environment, the Signage Production Lead must display the Core Values that form the foundation of Wendover’s success and embrace Wendover’s Winning Formula.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate cutting tools and machining processes.

• Develop material, tool, and tool path libraries.

• Drive improvements in our machining area, primarily ShopSabre and Multicam routers. Provide recommendations to reduce cost and improve manufacturability of products.

• Assist in development, writing and maintaining equipment and assembly procedures in the form of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Visual Aids. Troubleshoot machine failures.

• Work with maintenance staff and outside technicians to resolve equipment issues. Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, techniques and quality issues and develop corrective actions to maintain productivity and acceptance level.

• Generate labor estimates for quote requests and provide recommendations to reduce manufacturing costs.

• Perform time studies of equipment and processes to ensure product costs are accurate.

• Lead or co-lead productivity projects via focusing on quality/cost/cycle time improvement measures.

• Ensuring image quality, running nozzle tests at the start of shift, correcting any print head dropout flaws and performing daily maintenance on the printer.

• Assuring all printer cabinets are kept clean and functional, maintaining general cleanliness of overall printer and surrounding area.

• Flawlessly and thoroughly handing off shift to your counterpart on incoming shift; bringing incoming Print Specialist & Service Technician up to speed on any issues that occurred during their shift.

• Providing input and/or assistance in formulating new policies and procedures related to printer maintenance.

• Create proofs and custom visual specification for client approval

• Acting as level one support as issues arise; if issue cannot be resolved expeditiously, responsible to escalate to level two.

• Exhibiting strong knowledge in signage printer operation

• Documenting shift activities related to signage printer performance.

• Basic device cleaning and replacement of operator accessible parts

• Serve as the primary customer contact for equipment support and service

• Coordinate Move/Add/Change (MAC) process

• Provide on-going end user training on equipment

• Ability and willingness to work up to 85% of time on the floor to help determine and correct issues, improve processes, and create or maintain successful programs

Skills and Traits Necessary for Success

• 1-3 years of experience of diagnosing, repairing, and supporting the overall general maintenance of signage print machinery experience

• Ability to provide detailed technical feedback relevant to the status of the machine

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Mechanical, electrical, and printing knowledge and capabilities

• General computer skills and knowledge of computer technology

• High level of intellectual curiosity and continuous desire to learn and grow

• Desire to take on high-level of responsibility in regard to ownership of the processes and machines

• Flexible availability for working hours (some weekends)

What Else Do We Look For?

• Experience operating industrial equipment (ShopSabre, Durst, Agfa, etc.)

• Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical equipment

• Familiar with RIP software (Fiery XF, Caldera, Onyx, etc)

• Familiar with using multimeter, reading schematics, and interpreting technical manuals

• Experience with high volume, signage print jobs