CNC Lead: Shop Floor Operations & Mentor

Ideal Tridon; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 74,721,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Tridon in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced CNC Operations Lead to oversee daily CNC operations, manage workflows, and mentor the shop floor team. This full-time role is based in our facility, working 1st shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, ensuring quality and safety on the shop floor.

The position requires strong leadership, hands-on machining expertise, and the ability to collaborate with management to hit production targets while maintaining lean processes and

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in CNC operations with 1–3 years in leadership, supervision or training.
• Strong problem-solving and clear verbal communication to bridge management and operators.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Able to read and interpret precision drawings and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Trains, mentors, and supports new and junior CNC Operators on setup, operation, and safety protocols.
• Acts as first line of troubleshooting for machining issues, tooling failures, or programming errors on the floor.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager to adjust daily workflows, reduce scrap, and meet production targets.
• Set up and operate NC machine tools that mill, drill and broach metal parts; manage multiple machines.

Skills

CNC operations

Leadership/mentoring

Lean manufacturing

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Applied Science or technical certification

Job description

Ideal Tridon in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced CNC Operations Lead to oversee daily CNC operations, manage workflows, and mentor the shop floor team. This full-time role is based in our facility, working 1st shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, ensuring quality and safety on the shop floor.

The position requires strong leadership, hands-on machining expertise, and the ability to collaborate with management to hit production targets while maintaining lean processes and