CNC Advanced Machinist Lead (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

CNC Advanced Machinist LeadCompany: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.Location: Reading, PAShift: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-FridaySalary: $36.00-$42.00/HRAre you a skilled CNC Machinist with a passion for innovation, precision, and leadership? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced professional to lead our Machining Center of Excellence (MCE) — a key role connecting the design and execution phases for manufacturing products. You'll drive operational excellence, mentor machinists, and help shape the future of advanced machining.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Planning: Organize daily machining activities, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient workflow and labor utilization.Decision-Making: Use data and experience to make timely, informed decisions that support production and quality goals.Communication & Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams to achieve seamless project execution.Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce waste, optimize cycle times, and improve machining efficiency.Safety & Compliance: Promote a culture of safety, following all company policies and supporting our "zero incidents" goal.Programming & Operation: Program CNC machines for new parts with a focus on high-precision and complex components.Inspection & Quality Control: Perform first-article and in-process inspections using manual gauges; make real-time program edits to ensure quality compliance.Workflow Optimization: Monitor customer (internal and external) orders to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.Systems & Documentation: Utilize ERP software to record job details, time, and production data for transparency and efficiency.Team Support: Lead by example with integrity, respect, collaboration, and persistence; support teammates in maintaining 5S and quality standards.Other Duties: Perform additional machining or leadership tasks as assigned.Qualifications:Experience: Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience, including program writing, setup, and operation.Technical Proficiency: Skilled in SolidWorks, Mastercam, and 5-axis programming and operation.Hands-On Expertise: Proven ability to set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines.Inspection Skills: Strong understanding of drawings, tolerances, and manual inspection techniques.Leadership Experience: Prior experience as a lead machinist or team leader, preferred.Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.Pay Transparency:The salary range for this position is $36-$42. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.Competitive BenefitsSign On BonusBenefits begin on DAY 1!Employee Assistance ProgramsCurated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees$1,000 Sign on Bonus