CNC Lead

Job Title: CNC Lead Machinist

Job Description

This role leads and supports CNC machinists and operators on the production floor by setting up, programming, and troubleshooting CNC equipment while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will serve as a technical expert, mentor, and problem solver who keeps machines running to target, improves processes, and collaborates closely with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CNC machinists and operators on the production floor, providing day-to-day guidance and technical direction.

• Set up CNC machines, including mills, lathes, or vertical machining centers (VMCs), based on departmental needs.

• Program CNC machines and adjust parameters to ensure parts are produced to specification.

• Troubleshoot CNC machines in real time to resolve machining, tooling, and quality issues.

• Monitor machines to ensure they run efficiently and consistently meet production targets.

• Optimize cycle times, tool life, and setups to drive continuous improvement in productivity and quality.

• Train and mentor operators on machine setups, offsets, tooling changes, and best practices.

• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings to ensure accurate part production.

• Perform first-piece inspections and verify that parts meet dimensional and quality specifications.

• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve production challenges and improve processes.

• Assist with scheduling work and prioritizing jobs to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding machine status, production issues, and improvement opportunities.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience working with mills, lathes, or both.

• 1–2+ years of leadership or lead-level experience in a machining environment.

• Strong CNC setup skills, including tooling selection, workholding, and machine offsets.

• Proven troubleshooting ability for machining, tooling, and quality issues.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand GD&T.

• Experience working in a production or job shop environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to perform first-piece inspections and verify parts against specifications.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment in line with OSHA and company standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CNC programming experience using G-code or conversational controls.

• Experience with multi-axis CNC machines or complex setups.

• Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles or process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to coach and mentor less experienced operators to build team capability.

• Strong problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The organization encourages collaboration across departments and supports ongoing skill development in advanced CNC machining and programming. You can expect a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and efficiency while giving you the opportunity to influence processes, mentor others, and contribute directly to operational success.

Work Environment

This position is based on the production floor in a CNC machining environment that includes mills, lathes, vertical machining centers, and potentially multi-axis machines. You will work closely with machinists, operators, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams in a setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to OSHA and internal standards. The role involves hands-on work at machines, conducting setups, inspections, and troubleshooting in real time, with a strong focus on meeting production targets and maintaining a clean, orderly workspa

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.