Graphite Production Lead
Core
Lead day-to-day operations for graphite machining, managing production schedules, tooling strategy, and quality standards for specialized abrasive reactor components.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing lead (graphite machining)
Builds
Precision graphite components for nuclear reactor systems
Domain
Nuclear energy / Advanced manufacturing
Required skills
CNC machining, CAM software (ESPRIT EDGE, Fusion 360), tooling strategy, abrasive material handling, GD&T, team leadership, 5S
Preferred skills
Nuclear-grade graphite machining, in-machine probing, automation/lights-out programming, 5-axis programming, new production line setup
Technologies
ESPRIT EDGE, Fusion 360
Responsibilities
Lead, schedule, and mentor CNC programmers and machinists; Own tooling and consumable strategy for graphite machining; Review and refine CNC programs and toolpaths; Ensure dust collection, ventilation, and PPE protocols; Coordinate production priorities with Management; Partner with Engineering and QC on design-for-manufacturability and first-article inspection; Hire, train, and develop team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties