CNC Machinist Lead

Rinehart Racing; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rinehart Racing Inc. in Fletcher, NC seeks a Lead CNC Machinist to own a machining area from programming through production. This hands-on role requires running parts, troubleshooting issues, and guiding shop-floor teammates to meet production targets.

You will program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, optimize cycles, read blueprints with GD&T, and collaborate with engineering to improve processes. Leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining experience
• Strong experience with CNC milling and turning
• CNC programming experience (Mastercam)
• Ability to lead others and take ownership of production output
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience with setups, tooling, and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes
• Lead daily activity within an assigned machining area
• Optimize cycle times, tooling, and workflows
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues
• Train and support machinists and operators
• Read and interpret blueprints, models, and work instructions
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Select speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding
• Maintain organized tooling, programs, and setups
• Work with engineering and production to improve processes

Skills

CNC machining

CNC milling/turning

CNC programming (Mastercam)

Leadership

Blueprint reading & GD&T

Tooling & setups

Troubleshooting shop floor

Tools

Mastercam

Calipers & Micrometers

Job description

We are seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to take ownership of a machining area from programming through production. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can run parts, troubleshoot issues, and lead others on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes
• Lead daily activity within an assigned machining area
• Optimize cycle times, tooling, and workflows
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues
• Train and support machinists and operators
• Read and interpret blueprints, models, and work instructions
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Select speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding
• Maintain organized tooling, programs, and setups
• Work with engineering and production to improve processes

Requirements

• 5+ years CNC machining experience
• Strong experience with CNC milling and turning
• CNC programming experience (preferably using Mastercam)
• Ability to lead others and take ownership of production output
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience with setups, tooling, and process improvement

Preferred

• Prior leadership or team lead experience
• Experience improving cycle times and reducing scrap