Lead CNC Machinist - Precision Milling & Team Lead

Benchmark; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, seeks a CNC Machinist Lead to supervise daily machining operations on-site. You will set up and run CNC machines, interpret drawings and programs, and ensure on-time production with strict quality and safety standards.

This role requires prior lead or senior machinist experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement with engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines and setting up tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Lead or senior machinist experience guiding a shift.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily machining operations and meet production schedules.
• Set up and operate CNC machines and select tooling.
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections.
• Coordinate and guide machinists on shift.
• Work with engineering and quality teams to resolve nonconformities.
• Maintain equipment and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Machining ops

Milling skills

Quality inspection

Technical drawings

CNC programming

Lead machinist

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Machining diploma

Job description

Benchmark in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, seeks a CNC Machinist Lead to supervise daily machining operations on-site. You will set up and run CNC machines, interpret drawings and programs, and ensure on-time production with strict quality and safety standards.

This role requires prior lead or senior machinist experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement with engineering and quality teams.