CNC Production Cell Lead – Multi-Axis (Aerospace)

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership stake in the company

Continuous improvement culture

25% second-shift differential

Job summary

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY is seeking a hands-on leader to run CNC production cells on first or second shift for aerospace/defense work, driving quality, throughput, and team growth. You will own shift execution, protect schedules, and grow a high-trust team.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in aerospace/defense machining, strong communication under pressure, and comfort with MS Office and time/labor systems. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervising in aerospace/defense machining.
• Clear communicator; organizes under pressure; solves root causes, not symptoms.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office and electronic time/labor systems; confident around shop equipment.
• High school diploma required; technical or business degree preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Own shift execution: materials staged, programs loaded, talent assigned, priorities clear.
• Guard quality: hold the line on SOPs and frozen processes; partner with Quality on non-conformances; deliver root cause and corrective actions that last.
• Protect schedule: anticipate disruptions, engage in cross-functional scheduling, and authorize overtime when required.
• Grow people: train, coach, recognize wins, and administer fair accountability; deliver performance reviews that matter.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace/Defense machining

Communication under pressure

MS Office & time-labor systems

U.S. citizenship

Education

High school diploma

Technical or business degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Electronic time/labor systems

Shop equipment familiarity

Job description

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY is seeking a hands-on leader to run CNC production cells on first or second shift for aerospace/defense work, driving quality, throughput, and team growth. You will own shift execution, protect schedules, and grow a high-trust team.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in aerospace/defense machining, strong communication under pressure, and comfort with MS Office and time/labor systems. U.S. citizenship is required.