CNC Machining Lead - Process & Quality

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking a Group Lead for the Steering Machining Department in Georgia. This role guides shop-floor production, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time output while optimizing machining processes and tool changes on CNC equipment.

You will train associates, monitor scrap and downtime, and verify conformance to IATF 16949 and ISO 14000 standards. Strong leadership and reading GD&T are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret CMM reports, GD&T, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with quality control, inspection tools, and geometric tolerancing.
• Able to read work instructions and complete basic production reports.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks involving frequent bending, lifting up to 25 lbs, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the shop floor, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and output goals.
• Troubleshoot and improve machining processes to maintain efficiency and product quality.
• Perform tool changes on CNC equipment including hobbing, grinding, milling, and turning machines.
• Train production associates to safely and effectively operate CNC machinery, automation systems, and in-process gauging equipment.
• Monitor production output, scrap, and downtime; complete all associated reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure all processes and team members comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14000 standards.
• Perform in-process inspections using gauges and indicators per documented procedures.
• Detect and address abnormal equipment sounds, performance, or appearance.
• Conduct simple part and fixture changes for product changeovers.
• Inspect components visually and manually to identify potential defects.
• Record machine settings and process conditions using designated check sheets.

Skills

Leadership

CMM/GD&T

Quality control

Technical drawings

Production reports

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking a Group Lead for the Steering Machining Department in Georgia. This role guides shop-floor production, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time output while optimizing machining processes and tool changes on CNC equipment.

You will train associates, monitor scrap and downtime, and verify conformance to IATF 16949 and ISO 14000 standards. Strong leadership and reading GD&T are essential.