CNC Setup Lead 

This is a full-time hourly position that works primarily during first shift (Mon-Thu 6am-5pm) but may be required to adjust working hours as needed to adequately lead the team and meet production demands. 

Manufacturing Support team member Essential Job Functions: 

In this role, you will be a part of a dynamic team in all aspects of manufacturing high-quality components in a fast-paced environment. As a team member, you will be a part of daily production activities assigned by your team lead. Through the practice of utilizing a daily management system, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback towards process improvements and lean initiatives. 

• Set up and operate all types of CNC lathes, including single turret, twin turret, with and without live tooling   

• Ensure process is operating at peak efficiency and quality 

• Follows set-up schedule provided by team leader 

• Maintain quality system by following ISO standard practices 

• Tool Change/ Tool setting 

• Support operators in making tooling offsets 

• Setup of new and existing job tooling and Work-holding following setup sheet 

• Indicate Vises/Fixtures/bore soft jaws proficiently 

• Load programs 

• Run 1^st article piece and perform 1^st piece inspection 

• Stage area for production 

• Train other operators to current best practices via On the job training 

• Ability to make parts production ready 

• Troubleshooting complex problems 

Other Job Functions: 

• Leads/assist in improvement projects and problem-solving activities 

• Participate in department responses to corrective actions, and preventative actions 

• Perform or facilitate routine safety, quality, and work skills training 

• Other duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 

• This position requires use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. 

• This position requires the successful candidate to not be a prohibited person under the Gun Control Act (GCA), codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2-4 years CNC Machining experience 

• Experience practicing Lean Manufacturing principles 

• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes used in the machining department 

• Experience with programming CNC lathes manually and using CAM software (MasterCAM preferred) a plus 

Position Criteria: 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to change 

• Career-minded with eagerness to grow with the company 

• Support and embody company vision and values 

Environmental and Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed on a 10 acre, 6 campus building; potential need to move between buildings. Must have physical ability to walk between buildings as necessary. 

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to typical machinery and equipment. 

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas. 

• Requires the ability to lift (75lbs) 

• Standing for extended periods and moving around the production floor frequently. 

• CMMC 2.0 Compliant