Job Description
Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job title: Machining Team Lead Location : Southern Pines, NC About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview: The Team Lead Machinist is responsible for providing hands-on leadership and direction to a team of machinists to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role includes training and mentoring new and existing employees, supporting team members in achieving daily production objectives, and independently operating high-demand or complex CNC machinery. The Floor Lead works closely with the Machine Shop Supervisor to identify and implement best practices that support organizational KPI’s, including improved productivity, efficiency, optimizing setups, and reducing elongated cycle times. Responsibilities: Provide on-the-spot technical troubleshooting to support Setup Technicians Mentor and coach machinists on best practices and quality standards Identify skill gaps in team members and proactively recommend training paths to Supervisor. Support new machinists during onboarding to accelerate competency, learning, and drive the training process to ensure processes are communicated Investigate scrap or rework events, report root causes to Supervisor. Conduct end-of-shift Cell readiness checks for 2 nd shift to push productivity and Efficiency for identified cells that must run (tool life, finished setups, cleanliness) Provide real-time updates to Supervisor on production delays, machine problems, tooling shortages, and identified personnel issues. Document significant production events, downtime causes, and improvement opportunities to drive efficiency. Identify waste (motion, waiting, defects, over-processing, etc.) and propose improvements to leadership. Identify operational bottlenecks and focus on increasing machine uptime, changeover speed, and cell flow. Drive and maintain 6S across all areas Requirements: High school diploma/General Education Degree (GED) 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as a machinist 2+ years of experience with ERP systems Core Competencies: Excellent 6s and organizational skills. Proven ability to follow through on commitments and details. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skill. Ability to problem solve through multiple projects Ability to perform varied and complex tasks Preferences: Associate’s degree SAP knowledge/experience Good technical problem solving/analytical skills and mechanical aptitude Hands-on, shop floor experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred Forklift knowledge a plus Certified Lean Six Sigma belt holder Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements Fully site based What we Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as we