CNC Advanced Machinist Lead (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Location: Reading, PA

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist with a passion for innovation, precision, and leadership? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Machining Center of Excellence (MCE), connecting design and execution phases for manufacturing products. You’ll drive operational excellence, mentor machinists, and help shape the future of advanced machining.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily machining activities, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient workflow and labor utilization.
• Use data and experience to make timely, informed decisions that support production and quality goals.
• Coordinate effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams to achieve seamless project execution.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce waste, optimize cycle times, and improve machining efficiency.
• Promote a culture of safety, following all company policies and supporting the “zero incidents” goal.
• Program CNC machines for new parts with a focus on high‑precision and complex components.
• Perform first‑article and in‑process inspections using manual gauges; make real‑time program edits to ensure quality compliance.
• Monitor internal and external customer orders to ensure on‑time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize ERP software to record job details, time, and production data for transparency and efficiency.
• Lead by example with integrity, respect, collaboration, and persistence; support teammates in maintaining 5S and quality standards.
• Perform additional machining or leadership tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience, including program writing, setup, and operation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Mastercam, and 5‑axis programming and operation.
• Hands‑on expertise setting up and operating 3‑, 4‑, and 5‑axis CNC machines.
• Strong understanding of drawings, tolerances, and manual inspection techniques.
• Prior experience as a lead machinist or team leader (preferred).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for extended periods.

Pay

Salary range: $36.00‑$42.00 per hour. Base pay may be influenced by scope and responsibilities, work experience, education/training, job‑related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations, and geographic adjustments.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus ($1,000) – benefits begin on day 1
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated self‑paced learning & development programs for all employees

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday‑Friday.