CNC Lead

Hubbell Incorporated; Carson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Carson, CA seeks a CNC Tooling Lead to oversee tooling operations in CNC machining, ensuring proper setup, maintenance and optimization of tooling systems to support efficient production.

You will collaborate with machinists, engineers and supervisors to maintain quality, troubleshoot tooling issues and drive continuous improvement; minimum 5 years in CNC machining with tooling focus and a high school diploma required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in CNC machining with a focus on tooling.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of CNC tooling systems, cutting tools, and machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in precision measurement tools and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with CNC programming and tooling databases.

Responsibilities

• Leading the setup and adjustment of CNC tooling for various machining operations.
• Inspecting and maintaining tooling to ensure precision and reliability.
• Collaborating with CNC operators to resolve tooling-related issues and optimize performance.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitoring tooling inventory and coordinating procurement of replacement parts.
• Training team members on proper tooling practices and safety protocols.
• Driving process improvements to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Tooling knowledge

Leadership

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Measurement tools

Communication

CNC programming familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

CNC databases

Job description

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The CNC Tooling Lead is a highly skilled professional responsible for overseeing tooling operations within CNC machining environments. This role ensures the accurate setup, maintenance, and optimization of tooling systems to support efficient production. The CNC Tooling Lead will collaborate with machinists, engineers, and supervisors to maintain quality standards, troubleshoot tooling issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Pay Rate: $22.00 - 27.00/hour DOE.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Leading the setup and adjustment of CNC tooling for various machining operations.
• Inspecting and maintaining tooling to ensure precision and reliability.
• Collaborating with CNC operators to resolve tooling-related issues and optimize performance.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitoring tooling inventory and coordinating procurement of replacement parts.
• Training team members on proper tooling practices and safety protocols.
• Driving process improvements to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in CNC machining with a focus on tooling.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of CNC tooling systems, cutting tools, and machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in precision measurement tools and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with CNC programming and tooling databases.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.