CNC Lead: 5-Axis & Lean Manufacturing

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Berea, OH is seeking an experienced CNC supervisor to lead a team of machinists and setup technicians. You will coordinate daily production, oversee CNC setup and programming, and ensure parts meet GD&T and quality standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and Kaizen practices, with a focus on 3+2 and 5-axis machining and tight tolerances in aerospace components.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining experience including multiaxis machining, tooling, work holding, and troubleshooting.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a CNC or high-volume production environment.
• Strong proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, CMM).
• Experience with CNC programming or program validation (Fanuc, Mastercam, CAM software).
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and workflow issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop CNC machinists, operators, and setup technicians to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Coordinate daily production activities, machine loading, shift priorities, and workflow to meet delivery requirements.
• Oversee CNC setup, operation, troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and multiaxis machining activities (3+2, 5axis preferred).
• Review and validate CNC programs (Gcode), tool lists, and fixturing; collaborate with programmers to optimize cycle times and material usage.
• Ensure adherence to engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, and control plans.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes including in-process inspection, SPC, CMM routines, and containment of nonconforming parts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance process stability.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and partner with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain machine health.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, machine logs, inspection reports, and performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and high performance.

Skills

CNC supervision

Multiaxis machining

G-code review

Fanuc & Mastercam

Leadership

GD&T reading

Tooling optimization

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mastercam CAM

CMM inspection tooling

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Berea, OH is seeking an experienced CNC supervisor to lead a team of machinists and setup technicians. You will coordinate daily production, oversee CNC setup and programming, and ensure parts meet GD&T and quality standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and Kaizen practices, with a focus on 3+2 and 5-axis machining and tight tolerances in aerospace components.