CNC Manufacturing Floor Lead

CNC Manufacturing Floor Lead

The CNC Manufacturing Floor Lead oversees high-quality machining output and adherence to safety and production standards. This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on CNC machining expertise, including performing complex setup, troubleshooting machining issues, and supporting a team of operators and machinist.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Production Oversight

• Lead, mentor, and support CNC operators and machinists to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Coordinate daily workflow, machine assignments, and production priorities based on schedule requirements.
• Train new employees on machine operation, setup procedures, tooling, safety practices, and quality standards.

CNC Setup & Technical Expertise

• Perform CNC machine setups on mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers, including fixturing, tooling, offsets, and program loading.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and CNC programs (G-Code).
• Troubleshoot machining issues related to tool wear, offsets, programming errors, and material inconsistencies.
• Assist with process improvements to reduce setup times, improve part quality, and increase throughput.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure all machined parts meet dimensional and visual inspection requirements per customer and internal specifications.
• Conduct in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM experience a plus).
• Enforce all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant shop floor.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate production records, setup sheets, and machine logs.
• Provide feedback to engineering on manufacturability and process optimization.
• Communicate shift updates, machine status, and production challenges to management.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience, including proven competency in machine setup.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining parameters, feeds/speeds, and materials.
• Experience with common CNC controls (Brothers, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership or lead-operator experience.

Preferred

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, energy, etc)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to edit CNC programs at the machine.
• Experience with scheduling systems or ERP/MES platforms