Supervisor, Machining

About the role

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The client designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. This full‑time, onsite CNC Machinist position is located in Clemmons, NC.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional, special‑purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
• Fit and assemble machined parts into complete units, applying machine‑shop theory, shop mathematics, material machinability, and layout techniques.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Work with hand tools, measuring devices, power tools, milling machines, lathes, band saws, bench grinders, and various materials.
• Apply basic knowledge of G‑code and conversational programming; service and maintain machines.
• Perform operations, set‑ups, adjustments, cleaning, and prove‑outs on CNC or lathe machines.
• Read blueprints or job orders for product specifications (dimensions, tolerances, tooling instructions, fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut) and follow routing sequences.
• Complete dimensional and visual inspections per print specifications, record paperwork, and scan data to report labor on jobs.
• Repair and replace defective parts; set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal‑working tools for part fabrication and repair.
• Assemble both simple and complex components and controls.
• Machine non‑metal materials such as composites, plastic, and rubber as required.
• Clean machines, tooling, and parts; perform machine maintenance following 6S principles.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutters, and troubleshoot automatic programming or machine malfunctions in coordination with manufacturing engineers.
• Monitor and verify quality using statistical process control or other procedures; certify/test product as needed.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to bend and carry up to 40 lb; sit or stand for up to eight hours per day.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related machining experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Strong attendance and dependability.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work requirements.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including opening, saving files, and data entry.
• Understanding of basic terminology in the job functional area.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints; GD&T knowledge and troubleshooting skills.