Aerospace CNC Operations Leader

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership stake via Ownership For All

Second shift 25% differential

Job summary

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY seeks an Aerospace CNC Operations Leader to own shift performance across multiple machining cells. You’ll set safety, quality, and pace, and lead first or second shift with a hands-on, ownership mindset.

You’ll drive readiness, enforce SOPs, mentor operators, and optimize flow by scheduling, root-cause investigations, and overtime decisions. Requires 5+ years leading aerospace/defense machining teams, strong communication, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading teams in aerospace or defense machining.
• Proven leadership that earns followership and clear written/verbal communication.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-shift readiness: verify materials and tooling, ensure programs are loaded, assign operators, and align priorities.
• Quality stewardship: enforce SOPs, partner with Quality on non-conformances, drive root cause investigations.
• Production flow: anticipate bottlenecks, participate in daily scheduling, call overtime when needed.
• People leadership: coach, train, recognize excellence, conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Shop-floor systems

U.S. citizenship

High school diploma

Technical degree (plus)

Education

High school diploma

Technical or business degree (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

G-Code

M-Code

CNC machine setup

Job description

Own the shift. Shape the standard. Imagine walking in before dawn (or as the sun sets) and finding everything in its place—material staged, programs queued, people aligned. As our Aerospace CNC Operations Leader, that’s your canvas. You’ll orchestrate first or second shift operations across one or more machining departments, setting the tone for safety, precision, and pace.

Day in the life

• Pre-shift readiness: verify materials and tooling, ensure programs are loaded, assign operators, and align everyone on the day’s priorities.
• Quality stewardship: enforce SOPs and frozen processes, partner with Quality on non-conformances, and drive root cause investigations that stick.
• Production flow: anticipate bottlenecks, participate in daily scheduling, and call overtime when the plan demands it.
• People leadership: coach, train, recognize excellence, and hold fair accountability. Conduct meaningful performance appraisals and build a culture of trust.

What you bring

• 5+ years leading teams in aerospace or defense machining.
• Proven leadership that earns followership, not just compliance; clear written and verbal communication.
• Calm organization under pressure and a problem-solver’s mindset—addressing causes, not symptoms.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, electronic time and labor systems, and shop-floor machinery.
• High school diploma required; technical or business degree is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

Technical fluency

• GD&T
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC machine setup & changeover

Equipment you’ll lead

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Doosan, Makino, Fanuc
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) — Fanuc
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) — Doosan
• Vertical Lathe

Why GTC

We build more than precision aerospace and defense components—we build careers and ownership. Through our Ownership For All program, eligible employees receive an actual ownership stake. Your leadership lifts both the business and your own future.

• Competitive base compensation plus a 25% differential for second shift.
• A culture where continuous improvement is how we operate, not a slogan.
• From day one, you’re joining as a contributor and growing as an owner.

Equal Opportunity

GTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All applicants are considered based on experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.