Job Opening: CNC Machinist / Programmer

CNC Milling Machine Lead 

We are seeking a CNC Milling Machine Lead to join our team! This role is ideal for someone who wants to coach and develop other machinists while remaining hands-on as a working lead.

In this role, you will focus on determining work assignments, resolving issues for the team, training other machinists, providing leadership to less experienced machinists, managing maintenance requests, reporting safety incidents, overseeing production schedules, and machining high-quality parts on time. At times, you may perform setups, modify and create programs, and operate various types of CNC machines.

Pay Scale: $35/hr – $40/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, other voluntary benefits, and 401(k)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead production in the CNC Milling area and communicate with leads on other shifts

• Manage daily priorities and assign work to maintain optimal workflow

• Participate in daily production and GEMBA meetings to communicate scheduled work

• Monitor CNC machinist productivity to ensure correct machining processes and alignment with manufacturing objectives

• Plan and coordinate workflow with other departments

• Support company policies and collaborate with leadership to resolve issues

• Interview and evaluate applicants for vacant positions

• Set up and operate various CNC equipment to produce components using engineering drawings and specifications

• Lead process improvement, development, and productivity initiatives

• Ensure employees perform and document in-process QA inspections, labor entry, and safety reporting

• Maintain a clean and organized department

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Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a machining environment, with at least 2 years of previous supervisory experience

• Experience in contract manufacturing is desirable

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office

• Ability to read blueprints, and use micrometers, calipers, and other QA gauges

• Ability to set up, operate, and program machine tools

Competencies:

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality

• Safety and Security: Observes safety procedures; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence