Why this role stands out
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the growth of a high-end manufacturing operation while maintaining your hands-on technical expertise in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. You will thrive here if you are a detail-oriented machinist who enjoys mentoring teams and solving complex engineering challenges, making this the perfect next step to advance your career. Apply today to lead and innovate with a company that truly values your advanced technical skills and leadership potential.
Quick overview
Job description
We’re partnering with a high-end precision manufacturer to hire an experienced Second Shift CNC Manager/Lead.
This is a unique opportunity for a senior machinist who wants more ownership without moving away from the technical side of manufacturing. The company is investing in and expanding its second-shift operation, and this person will play a major role in how that shift is built and operates long term.
This is not a desk-based supervisor position. You’ll be on the floor as the senior technical resource—helping machinists solve difficult problems, troubleshooting complex jobs, supporting quality, setting priorities, and keeping production moving.
The work consists of complex, tight-tolerance components for highly regulated industries, so we're looking for someone who has worked in an environment where machining knowledge, GD&T, inspection, and process discipline really matter.
Responsibilities:
- 7+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with CNC milling and turning.
- Experience with wire EDM strongly preferred.
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
- Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining processes, setups, tooling, and dimensional issues.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, or serving as a senior technical resource for other machinists.
- Aerospace, defense, medical, or similarly tight-tolerance manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working within AS9100 or another highly regulated quality system is highly valuable.
- Comfortable being hands-on while also taking ownership of workflow, quality, and team performance.
- 10+ years of CNC machining experience
- Strong hands-on CNC milling and turning knowledge
- Experience troubleshooting complex setups and machining processes
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T
- Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and quality
- Experience with tight-tolerance, high-precision manufacturing
- Experience mentoring, leading, or serving as the technical resource for other machinists
- Exposure to additional precision processes such as wire EDM is highly valuable
- Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred
- Very competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off
- Life and disability insurance
- HSA and flexible spending account options
- Bonus potential
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
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