Lead CNC Machinist - Weekend Shift

Job Description

Job Description

About RTCA:

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

The Area Lead is a hands-on working CNC Machinist who provides day-to-day leadership within an assigned work cell, department, or shift while actively supporting production. This role helps coordinate workflow, maintain quality and safety standards, support training and development of team members, and work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and leadership to ensure efficient execution of aerospace manufacturing operations.

What you’ll be doing as an Area Lead:

• Working a full-time, onsite position at our Rockford, MI location from 5am - 5:30pm (3- 12 hour shifts)
• This position includes a $3/hr. Shift Differential.   
• Perform CNC machining, setup, and production activities while serving as a working lead within the assigned area.
• Coordinate daily workflow and assist with prioritizing work to meet production schedules.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to CNC Operators and Machinists.
• Monitor quality, safety, and procedural compliance, addressing issues as they arise.
• Assist with troubleshooting production, tooling, and process issues, escalating when appropriate.
• Communicate production status, resource needs, and concerns with Production, Engineering, Quality, and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications (Education, skills and experience):

• Several years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, setups, blueprints, GD&T, and inspection practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and effectively support and train others.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.