Second Shift CNC Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We’re partnering confidentially with a high-end precision manufacturer to hire an experienced Second Shift CNC 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.

What You'll Own:

• Serve as the senior technical resource for CNC machining on second shift
• Troubleshoot difficult setups, tooling, workholding, dimensional issues, and process instability
• Support both CNC milling and turning operations
• Provide technical support around additional precision manufacturing processes
• Help machinists work through complex, tight-tolerance jobs
• Read and interpret advanced prints, specifications, and GD&T
• Work closely with quality to diagnose inspection and dimensional issues
• Coordinate priorities and keep jobs moving across the shift
• Identify tooling, material, equipment, quality, or capacity issues before they become larger problems
• Maintain strong communication between first and second shift
• Mentor and develop less-experienced machinists
• Help establish the standards, accountability, and technical culture of a growing second-shift team

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is a machinist first and a leader second .

You should be the type of person other machinists naturally go to when a difficult job isn't running correctly.

Strong candidates will bring:

• 7+ 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
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Bonus potential