CNC Milling Team Lead

Accelera; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin seeks a skilled CNC Milling Lead to anchor our machining department. This hands-on role requires overseeing complex setups, mentoring teammates, and driving operational excellence to meet strict production goals for high-precision components.

You will collaborate with engineering and quality teams, lead root-cause analyses, enforce AS9100, and uphold 5S and safety standards while continuously improving cycle times and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC milling with complex setups and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Able to edit programs at the machine control.
• Experience mentoring machinists.
• US person required for ITAR compliance.
• Strong safety and 5S discipline.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex machine setups and inspections.
• Mentor and train shop teammates.
• Coordinate daily production workflows and handovers.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams.
• Lead root-cause analysis for defects.
• Uphold AS9100 quality standards.
• Enforce 5S and safety in the shop.

Skills

CNC Milling

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Program edits

Leadership

ITAR compliance

Safety 5S

Job description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Milling Lead to serve as the technical cornerstone of our machining department. In this hands-on role, you will oversee complex setups, mentor team members, and drive operational excellence to ensure we meet our production goals for high-precision components.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled CNC Milling Lead to serve as the technical cornerstone of our machining department. In this hands-on role, you will oversee complex setups, mentor team members, and drive operational excellence to ensure we meet our production goals for high-precision components.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex machine setups, including workholding, tooling, and first-article inspections to ensure precision.
• Act as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting tool wear, dimensional accuracy, and G-code program adjustments at the control.
• Coordinate daily production workflows, monitor output, and manage seamless shift handovers to maintain consistent delivery schedules.
• Develop and implement training programs to elevate operator skills and maintain a robust cross-training matrix.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to optimize cycle times and refine manufacturing processes.
• Uphold rigorous quality standards, including AS9100 compliance, and lead root-cause analysis for any nonconforming parts.
• Foster a culture of safety and organization by enforcing 5S standards and operational best practices.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in CNC milling, including advanced setup and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision hand metrology.
• Proven ability to edit programs directly at the machine control.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in training or guiding fellow machinists.
• Must be a U.S. person to comply with ITAR regulations.
• Strong commitment to safety, attendance, and procedural compliance.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or ISO 9001/AS9100 environments.
• Proficiency in CAM software such as Mastercam.
• Experience working with diverse materials including titanium and alloy steels.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.