Tool Room

Penn Engineering • Danboro, PA

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About The Position

The Tool Room - CNC Team Lead position at PennEngineering involves overseeing the Tool Room Department, ensuring efficient operations, and leading a team of machinists in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires a strong background in machining operations and CNC programming, with a focus on quality production and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing setting.
• High School Diploma or GED with 8-10 years of manufacturing, design, tooling, tool designing, manufacturing experience.
• Associates degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering (Preferred).
• Vocational training or certification in CNC machining or related field.
• Experience with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam) for CNC programming.
• Ability to operate a variety of machining equipment, including lathes, mills, grinders, and EDMs (Preferred).
• Understanding of cutting tools and ability to find improvements in the process.
• Proven leadership skills to effectively train, monitor, and provide feedback on performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and math skills.
• Computer skills, particularly the ability to use Microsoft Office products and data management.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with various machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Department activity, including scheduling, preventative maintenance, capacity planning, training, capital acquisition, safety, supplies, and performance measurement.
• Establishes methods, programs, and fixtures in the production of manufactured tooling.
• Manages the workflow in the Tool Room Department along with supervision to ensure schedules are met.
• Communicates all issues of operations to the Department Supervisor.
• Identifies and implements the most efficient methods of manufacturing to produce a quality product.
• Creates source codes of machining sequences by using Engineering drawings, CAD files, and Cam Programs.
• Identifying new equipment for future business opportunities and integrating automated systems and robotics into tool manufacturing to enhance precision and efficiency.
• Creates holding fixtures for machines to make specific tooling production possible as necessary.
• Manages and prioritizes daily activities in the tool room to ensure timely completion of projects and maintenance tasks.
• Oversees the programming, setup, and operation of CNC lathes, mills, EDM machines, and grinders to produce precision parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Troubleshoots machinery and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
• Oversees tooling inventory and material, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper maintenance to support production needs.
• Trains and mentors tool room technicians on CNC programming, setup procedures, and best practices for machining operations.
• Collaborates with engineering and production teams to support new product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensures finished tool meets customer expectations.

Benefits

• PTO
• Holiday pay
• 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company provided technology including Laptop, necessary monitors and hardware for office, iPhone, etc.
• Employee centric culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED