CNC-Cell Leader

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Cell Leader

Location: Durham, CT

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced CNC Cell Leader to join their manufacturing team in Durham, CT. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising personnel within a designated CNC machining cell while performing machine setup, programming edits, troubleshooting, quality inspections, and production oversight.

The ideal candidate will have strong CNC machining experience, the ability to lead and train operators, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support employees within an assigned CNC manufacturing cell.
• Perform machine setups for new and existing CNC jobs.
• Complete tool changes and adjust tool offsets as needed.
• Monitor machine efficiency, cycle times, and production output.
• Train and mentor CNC Operators and Setup Technicians.
• Conduct in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Ensure all equipment within the cell is operating efficiently and producing quality parts.
• Troubleshoot machining and setup issues to minimize downtime.
• Review blueprints and notify Engineering of any discrepancies.
• Dismantle completed setups and properly store tooling and fixtures.
• Maintain tool room organization and tooling inventory.
• Complete all production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with Shipping when completed parts are ready for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support company quality standards and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Qualifications 

Required

• 3–5 years of CNC machining and setup experience.
• Complete understanding of CNC G-Code programming and editing.
• Ability to create and modify CNC programs independently.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring machine operators.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision inspection equipment including:
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Gauges
  • Other inspection tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Machine trade school education or related manufacturing training.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 environment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a CNC manufacturing setting.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate CNC and manual machining equipment.

Why Join Us?

• Direct hire opportunity with long-term stability.
• Competitive pay of $30-$40 per hour based on experience.
• Collaborative manufacturing environment with growth potential.

Apply today if you are an experienced CNC machinist looking to step into a leadership role and make an impact with a growing manufacturing team in Durham, CT.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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