CNC Welding Operator & Process Lead

Reeracoen Recruitment; Sepang; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeracoen Recruitment is seeking a hands-on CNC Shop Supervisor to plan and allocate daily machining jobs, oversee CNC turning and milling, and maximise uptime on the shop floor. The role demands strong leadership of machinists across shifts and close collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

You will monitor cycle times, maintain tooling data, and uphold ISO quality requirements while driving continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations on site in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily machining jobs to meet production schedules and delivery commitments
• Oversee CNC turning and milling operations across the shop
• Ensure machines are set up, running, and changed over efficiently to maximise uptime
• Monitor cycle times, throughput, and work-in-progress against targets
• Balance workload across machines and shifts to optimise capacity
• Prioritise urgent and rework jobs without disrupting overall flow
• Support and verify CNC programs (G-code / CAM) for new and existing parts
• Oversee tooling selection, offsets, fixtures, and first-article set-up
• Optimise speeds, feeds, and tool paths to improve cycle time and tool life
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues on the floor
• Maintain a controlled library of programs, set-up sheets, and tooling data
• Drive reductions in set-up and changeover time (SMED)
• Quality & Process Control
• Ensure machined parts conform to drawings, tolerances, and specifications
• Oversee in-process inspection, first-article approval, and use of measuring instruments
• Investigate root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Support SPC, capability studies, and process control on critical dimensions
• Ensure calibration and correct use of gauges and measuring equipment
• Uphold ISO and customer quality requirements on the shop floor
• Lead, schedule, and supervise machinists and operators across shifts
• Assign work based on skill level and develop team competency and cross-skilling
• Provide on-the-job training on machine operation, safety, and quality
• Set performance expectations, give feedback, and manage attendance and discipline
• Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Maintenance & Equipment Care
• Ensure daily autonomous maintenance and cleaning of CNC machines
• Coordinate with maintenance on preventive and breakdown servicing
• Monitor machine condition and escape recurring reliability issues
• Manage tooling, consumables, and spare-part usage to control cost
• Enforce safe working practices, PPE, and machine-guarding compliance
• Maintain 5S standards and a clean, organised, and safe shop environment
• Ensure correct handling, storage, and disposal of coolant, chips, and swarf
• Support incident investigation and implement preventive measures
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate with production planning on schedules and material readiness
• Work with engineering on new part introduction and process improvements
• Liaise with quality on inspection results and corrective actions
• Report shop-floor KPIs, output, and issues to management

Job description

Reeracoen Recruitment is seeking a hands-on CNC Shop Supervisor to plan and allocate daily machining jobs, oversee CNC turning and milling, and maximise uptime on the shop floor. The role demands strong leadership of machinists across shifts and close collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

You will monitor cycle times, maintain tooling data, and uphold ISO quality requirements while driving continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations on site in Malaysia.