CNC Machinist Team Lead

Titan, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Technologies Burke Porter in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a CNC Machinist Team Lead to oversee a machining team while hands-on operating CNC and manual equipment to produce precision components. You will review blueprints, set up machines, and ensure part quality through precise measurement and analysis.

The role requires 3–5 years of CNC machining experience, leadership aptitude, and familiarity with Mazatrol or Fanuc controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a skilled CNC machinist or journey-level machinist.
• Experience leading or mentoring employees is preferred.
• CNC programming experience with Mazatrol and/or Fanuc is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices, tooling, setup, feeds, speeds, and cutting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong shop math skills including GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision components.
• Review blueprints and process sheets to determine machining requirements and tooling.
• Position and secure workpieces; establish machine settings and adjust as needed.
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial indicators.
• Provide hands-on guidance and troubleshooting for machining setups and quality concerns.
• Train and mentor employees to promote quality and safety.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting machining staff.

Skills

CNC machining

Leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

Mazatrol

Fanuc

Job description

Burke Porter, An Ascential Technologies Company
Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

Position Overview

The CNC Machinist Team Lead is a working lead position, with approximately 80% of the role focused on hands-on machining, responsible for setting up and operating CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision components to exact specifications and close tolerances. This position also provides day-to-day leadership to the machining team by assigning and prioritizing work, supporting production schedules, training and mentoring employees, participating in the hiring process, and partnering with management and Human Resources on employee-related matters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including Mazak machines, lathes, boring mills, and small mills, to perform precision boring, milling, drilling, tapping, turning, threading, and facing operations.
• Review blueprints, job orders, process sheets, and specifications to determine machining requirements, sequence of operations, tooling, feeds, speeds, and workpiece setup.
• Position and secure workpieces, select and install appropriate tooling, establish machine settings, and make adjustments necessary to maintain quality and production requirements.
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial indicators, to ensure components meet required dimensions and close tolerances.
• Lay out machining locations, sharpen and maintain tooling, and deburr finished parts as required.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting support related to machine setups, tooling, machining methods, blueprint interpretation, and quality concerns.
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing employees to promote consistent machining practices, quality standards, productivity, and safe work practices.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of machining employees and work with management and Human Resources on employee-related matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a skilled CNC machinist, journey-level machinist, or equivalent machining experience.
• Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring employees preferred.
• CNC programming experience with Mazatrol and/or Fanuc preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices, tooling, machine setup, feeds, speeds, and cutting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, schematics, job procedures, and machining specifications.
• Strong shop math skills, including an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and consistently work to close tolerances.
• Ability to independently set up and complete machining work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to producing accurate, quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction and instruction to others.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with employees across different skill and experience levels.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Ability to safely operate required power tools, hand tools, and measuring equipment.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends based on production needs.

Ascential Technologies was born of like-minded, sector-leading companies that have come together to engineer innovative solutions for our customers' greatest manufacturing and design problems. From eighteen legacy organizations, we are one united global company committed to delivering our collective industry-specific domain expertise and enabling our customers to realize safe, cost effective, and reliable products and services. For 70+ years, Burke Porter has led the automotive industry with the best in class testing and automation products. Today, with the power of Ascential Technologies, we help OEM's and Tier 1 providers ensure that their customers are safe and secure. We lean in on technology and data to continue to be our customer's strategic partner for the next 70+ years.

Travel Required

No .

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