MACHINING LEAD (WEEKEND)

Job Description

Job Description

NOTE: This is an Weekend shift Friday - Sunday from 6:00am-6:00pm.

Build a Career Where Leadership and Mastery Keep Production Flowing

Do you thrive on combining advanced machining expertise with leadership? As Machining Lead at Weatherby, you'll operate CNC machines at the highest level while leading and coaching a skilled team. With a strong production mindset, you'll ensure machining operations meet deadlines, reduce bottlenecks, and support downstream teams-helping get rifles out the door every day.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Machining Lead is responsible for leading the machining team while setting up, and operating CNC machines. This role combines hands-on expertise in advanced machining with coaching, scheduling, and problem-solving to ensure efficient production flow. The Machining Lead ensures KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost are consistently achieved while fostering a culture of precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

• You thrive in leadership, coaching machine operators to deliver precision and efficiency.
• You balance artistry, efficiency, and production deadlines to support the larger manufacturing flow.
• You see other departments as your "customers," ensuring quality parts are delivered on time.
• You never miss a quality check, knowing consistency and reliability drive production success.
• You can run multiple machines while guiding others to do the same.

WHY YOU'LL STAY

• A Meaningful Purpose – Enriching the lives of our employees and our customers is a priority.
• A Mission We Are Proud Of – Weatherby is committed to delivering exceptional products to customers through premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and industry-leading ballistics-preserving our legacy as a trusted brand in the outdoor community.
• We Live Our Values – We hire by them, coach to them, and recognize them daily:
  • Built to Serve
  • Anchored in Integrity
  • Stronger Together
  • Driven by Precision
  • Fueled by Grit
  • Inspired to Create
  • Committed to Growth
  • Rooted in Passion

• Stability – lead a skilled machining team in a business with deep roots and clear vision.
• Skill-building – continue to grow as a leader while mastering programming, tooling design, and lean systems.
• Team Culture – we work with a production mindset, knowing our work directly enables other teams to succeed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead day-to-day operations of the machining department, balancing hands-on machining with team supervision.
• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Manage production schedules and align machining flow with downstream assembly needs.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate machine operators at all levels, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Troubleshoot machining problems, resolve tooling issues, and ensure machines run efficiently.
• Oversee documentation, ERP/MES production records, and KPI reporting.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and production leaders to keep parts moving and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized machining environments.

WHAT'S INVOLVED IN LEADING

• Every Weatherby leader is expected to create a safe, productive environment and support the well-being of their team-including awareness, training, and education related to safety and substance use.
• Lead with professionalism, integrity, and clear communication. Set the tone through example and effective feedback. Respond to employee questions, concerns, and resource needs. Ensure the well-being of your team and a safe, respectful, and well-maintained working environment.
• Supervise daily work schedules, job assignments, and flow to meet goals; review data to assess progress and prioritize tasks; pioneer new ways to do things better.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members per HR policies and employment laws. Manage employee time and attendance, including PTO requests. Participate in interviews, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical certification preferred.• Eight or more years of machining experience in a precision environment, with at least two years in a lead or supervisory role.• Proficiency in CNC setup, and operation (Okuma, Fanuc, G-codes, M-codes).• Expertise in blueprint reading, and maintaining tight tolerances (+/- .001).• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Meet objective goals assigned during performance coaching.• Ensure machining tasks are completed accurately, on time, and to Weatherby standards.• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and production goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to acknowledge:• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, and reach for prolonged periods.• Ability to manipulate and assemble small parts.• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.• Routinely lift and/or move up to 55 lbs; push up to 87 lbs; pull up to 130 lbs.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a machining and manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in this environment can be loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weatherby is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

DISCLAIMER

Must be 18 or older. Work is on site in Sheridan, WY. Pre-employment testing includes drug and alcohol testing, physical requirements, and background check.