Turning/Mill-Turn Cell Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the mill-turn manufacturing cell to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Cook up work assignments, machine schedules, and production priorities with the Machine Shop Manager to ensure efficient workflow and on-time completion of critical components.
• Lead activities for tooling strategy, machine set-up, assist in CNC programming activities, and troubleshooting machining challenges.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to CNC machinists, assisting with setups, troubleshooting, tooling, and process optimization.
• Maintain accurate in-process inspection records, tool-life documentation, and cell housekeeping standards to ensure process reliability and part quality.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate in machine shop technology or machine tool technology/machinist preferred.
• 7+ years of practical working experience in the manufacturing / metal-cutting industry with leadership or team lead experience preferred – racing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software – Siemens NX preferred.
• Recent experience and knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, and other CNC controls.
• Strong background with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams.
• Motivated self-starter with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Advanced experience with simultaneous 5-axis machining and mill-turn style machines.
• Advanced understanding of the CNC machining process and process optimization.
• Advanced understanding of materials (metals), cutting tools, and workholding systems.
• Familiarity with macro programming, CNC probing routines, and setup reduction techniques.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpret technical blueprints and designs to understand the specifications and requirements of a part.
• Measure and examine completed parts to verify conformance to specifications using precision tools.
• Select, align, and secure workholding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials onto machines.
• Maintain detailed records of processes, tool usage, production output, and cell performance metrics.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive package including bonus scheme, private healthcare, 401(k) plan with company match, employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage, 32 days annual leave (including holidays), free financial advisor access, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), subsidized on-site dining, on-site gym, discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program, free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.