2nd Shift CNC Lead Operator – Hands-On

Galleher Industries; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Galleher Industries in Lafayette, IN is seeking a CNC Operator / Team Lead for the 2nd shift. This hands-on role operates CNC equipment and guides a small second-shift team to keep production moving and address machine and process issues.

The ideal candidate has CNC operation experience, reading blueprints, and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for hands-on leadership without formal supervision.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC machine operation experience required.
• CNC setup experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machinery in accordance with production requirements, blueprints, work orders, and work instructions.
• Perform CNC machine setups, tooling changes, offset adjustments, and basic program adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Inspect completed parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other appropriate measuring equipment to verify quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Serve as the primary go‑to person for CNC operators and production employees on second shift.
• Provide hands‑on assistance and guidance when other employees have questions or encounter production, machine, tooling, or quality issues.

Skills

CNC operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Galleher Industries in Lafayette, IN is seeking a CNC Operator / Team Lead for the 2nd shift. This hands-on role operates CNC equipment and guides a small second-shift team to keep production moving and address machine and process issues.

The ideal candidate has CNC operation experience, reading blueprints, and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for hands-on leadership without formal supervision.