CNC Lead Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Lead Operator

This role leads a small team of CNC operators on a first-shift schedule, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient machining operations. The CNC Lead Operator oversees daily production on CNC mills and lathes, supports programming and setup activities, and maintains high standards of quality and productivity in a clean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a small team of CNC operators on first shift to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Operate CNC mills and lathes, ensuring parts are machined to specification and within defined tolerances.
• Perform CNC machine setup, including tooling, offsets, and program loading, to prepare equipment for production runs.
• Assist with CNC programming and make program adjustments as needed to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to plan machining operations.
• Monitor machining processes, inspect parts, and verify that dimensions and tolerances meet requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to maintain consistent output.
• Mentor and support CNC operators by providing technical guidance, training, and feedback on best practices.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of jobs.

Essential Skills

• Three or more years of CNC machining experience.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to perform CNC machine setup, including tooling and offset adjustments.
• Experience with CNC controls such as Fanuc or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances and precision measurement.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Consistent and reliable work habits with attention to detail.
• Experience leading or mentoring CNC operators is helpful.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a lead or senior CNC operator role is an advantage.
• Background in mentoring or training less experienced operators.
• Comfort working with various machining setups and production runs.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate tasks within the team and across departments.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, organized manufacturing environment that values precision, teamwork, and reliability. The company offers a stable first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance and provides opportunities to grow your leadership capabilities while deepening your technical expertise in CNC machining.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean manufacturing facility with a focus on organized, safe, and efficient CNC operations. The role follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will work with CNC mills and lathes, including equipment with Fanuc or similar controls, in a production setting that emphasizes quality, consistency, and adherence to machining tolerances.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Owasso, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Owasso,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.