CNC Milling Department Lead
Ponca City Development Authority · Ponca City, OK · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
What You Will Do
- Operate and program 3 and 4 axis CNC mills, both horizontal and vertical
- Lead and mentor a team of machinists and operators
- Serve as the primary link between Production Management and the CNC department
- Schedule and prioritize jobs to ensure on time delivery
- Collaborate with Engineering and Purchasing to optimize tooling and fixturing
- Interpret prints, CAD files, and technical drawings
- Maintain high precision, quality control, and continuous improvement
- Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment
What We Are Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 or more years operating manual mills
- 5 or more years CNC machining and programming experience
- Strong blueprint reading skills
Preferred
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Tool and die or high precision assembly experience
- Experience with HURCO and or DOOSAN mills
- Experience with conversational programming systems
- In-depth understanding of G-code programming
- Fast growing company with strong local roots
- Opportunity to lead and expand your supervisory skills
- Competitive pay negotiable based on experience
- Retirement plan with matching contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Medical benefits
- Team focused environment that values craftsmanship and accountability.
- Operate and program 3- and 4-axis CNC mills (horizontal and vertical)
- Lead, train, and mentor CNC machinists and operators
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Production Manager and CNC machining personnel
- Schedule and prioritize jobs to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery
- Define work assignments and coordinate machining tasks for team members
- Collaborate with Purchasing and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize tooling, fixturing, and programming from first article through production
- Interpret blueprints, CAD files, technical drawings, and engineering instructions accurately
- Apply in-depth machining principles to improve process efficiency and order management
- Conduct quality checks and ensure precision standards are consistently met
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company safety and 5S standards
- Perform routine machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and shop upkeep as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, quality, safety, and production efficiency
- Ensure compliance with all PPE, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and manufacturing flow
- Proficient in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD models
- Working knowledge of G-code programming and conversational programming
- Strong scheduling, coordination, and production planning skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Quality control analysis and inspection capability
- Strong decision-making skills with cost-benefit awareness
- Effective cross-department communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to adapt machining methodologies based on order requirements and timelines
- Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours per shift
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
- Frequent reaching, bending, and handling of moderately heavy parts
- Exposure to noise, metal shavings, machinery, and industrial production environment conditions
- Required use of PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots
- High school diploma or GED required
- 3+ years of experience operating manual mills
- 5+ years of experience machining and programming on CNC mills
- Demonstrated proficiency in blueprint reading and machine setup
- Previous lead or supervisory experience
- Experience in high-precision assembly, tool and die making
- Experience with HURCO and DOOSAN mills
- Experience with conversational programming systems
- In-depth understanding of G-code programming
- Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
Why Join Century Industries
Position Summary
The CNC Milling Department Lead is responsible for overseeing daily CNC milling operations while actively operating and programming 3- and 4-axis horizontal and vertical mills. This role serves as the primary liaison between the Production Manager and the CNC machining team, ensuring efficient scheduling, optimized programming, and on-time delivery of precision-machined components.