CNC Department Lead / CAD-CAM Programmer-Machinist

Tietex International; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tietex International in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson area is seeking a skilled CNC Department Lead / CAD-CAM Programmer-Machinist to oversee day-to-day operations, scheduling, and safety compliance. You will program CNC machines using CAD-CAM tools, set up equipment, optimize processes, and mentor team members while collaborating with engineering and production to drive continuous improvement.

This on-site, full-time role requires leadership and hands-on machining and measurement

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong CAD-CAM programming skills reading drawings and creating toolpaths.
• Understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling and inspection methods.
• Leadership to coordinate a CNC department and mentor teammates.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and preventive maintenance in manufacturing.
• Effective cross-functional communication with engineering, production and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day CNC department operations, scheduling jobs and assigning work.
• Program CNC machines using CAD-CAM software and optimize machining processes.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment and monitor productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering and production on tooling and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and maintain equipment to minimize downtime.
• Train and mentor team members; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining operations

CAD-CAM programming

Reading technical drawings

Toolpath optimization

Team leadership

Safety and quality procedures

Lean manufacturing

Machining data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or associate degree

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Company Description

Tietex is the world’s leading producer of stitchbond nonwoven fabrics, serving global customers with advanced textile solutions. The company operates production facilities in the United States, Thailand, and Vietnam, with a total factory space of approximately 150,000 m² (1,600,000 ft²). With 122 European stitchbond lines and an annual capacity of 400 million m², Tietex is the largest producer of stitchbond nonwovens worldwide. Backed by more than 50 years of nonwoven manufacturing experience and three generations of private ownership, Tietex focuses on innovation, reliability, and unique fabric solutions. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented organization committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Role Description

The CNC Department Lead / CAD-CAM Programmer-Machinist is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area. This role oversees day-to-day CNC department operations, including scheduling jobs, assigning work, monitoring productivity, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The position involves programming CNC machines using CAD-CAM software, setting up and operating CNC equipment, and optimizing machining processes for efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering and production teams on new tooling and fixtures, troubleshooting machining issues, and maintaining equipment to minimize downtime. The CNC Department Lead also trains and mentors team members, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and documents processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with CNC machining operations, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC mills, lathes, or related equipment.
• Strong CAD-CAM programming skills (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar), with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and create efficient toolpaths.
• Solid understanding of machining principles, tooling selection, feeds and speeds, materials, and quality inspection methods using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Leadership capabilities for coordinating a CNC department, including team supervision, workflow planning, task prioritization, and performance guidance.
• Experience implementing and following safety, quality, and preventive maintenance procedures in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with engineering, production, and maintenance teams, and to provide clear instructions and feedback.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify process improvements, and contribute to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or associate degree in machining technology, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in textile, nonwoven, or similar manufacturing environments is beneficial but not required.