Must be able to work Second Shift: 3:15 pm- 12:30 am

The CNC lead has a wide range of responsibilities, including and not limited to assuring proper routing of work through the shop, cost effective machine set-up procedures, proper tool selection and communication between the Machine Shop Manager and the machine shop employees. Shares programming responsibilities and directly reports to the Machine Shop Manager. This is a climate controlled shop.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Machine Shop Manager in directing work through the shop.


• Assists in designing, developing, cataloging, and maintaining tooling and fixtures used in the manufacturing process.


• Perform set-up and run various CNC or Manual machines to assure consistent flow of work through the shop.


• Develop and maintain part programs as necessary.


• Instruct new employees in proper machining techniques.


• Assist Machine Shop Manager in assuring that company safety policies are adhered to.


• Ability to program in Mazatrol and/or Mastercam as required.


• Ability to use Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a team of 2nd shift Machinists

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years machine shop experience.


• Must be proficient in Mazatrol and/or Mastercam programming, having the ability to program/edit, set-up and run Mazak or similar machines to specified tolerances.


• Competent in reading and interpreting blueprints.


• Broad knowledge of tooling requirements.


• Must be a leader in a team environment.

Required Competencies:

• CNC programming, Mazatrol and/or Mastercam required.


• Read and interpret blueprints and understand tooling requirements.


• Strong leadership skills.


• Strong understanding of machine shop operations, machine set-up procedures and a working knowledge of different materials and tooling available.


• Capable of developing fixtures and tooling for specific uses in machine set-up


• Have a basic, useful knowledge of AutoCAD and part-programming software.