CNC Second Shift Shop Lead - Aerospace Machining

Aerotecheng; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aero-Tech Engineering is seeking a CNC Second Shift Lead near Wichita, KS to oversee the shop, manage workloads, and ensure on-time, quality production. The role involves coaching CNC Operators, reviewing performance, and coordinating with engineering to interpret drawings for manufacturing.

This is a hands-on supervisory position focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Obtain work from Operations Manager and assign work out to support the shop schedule.
• Provide written tie-ins at the end of shift on all machines.
• Ensures that safe work practices are followed and adhered.
• Train new CNC Operators and upgrade the skill level of the more seasoned Machinists.
• Perform regular performance reviews on all employees reporting to the Shop Lead.
• When not involved with oversight or supervisory duties perform all the duties of a CNC Operator. Shop Lead is a "working" supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and maintains all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures.
• Monitors all daily 6S Shop Clean Ups at End of Shift and assures they are being performed.
• Assist with other shop operations when requested.
• Assist CNC Operators with difficult jobs.
• Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.
• Sets up, adjusts, or operates machine tools used to perform precision machining operations to customer specifications.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines per Aerotech setup instructions.
• Diagnoses machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers and calipers
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintains machine tools are in proper operational condition.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Confers with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Disposes of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain work from Operations Manager and assign work out to support the shop schedule.
• Train new CNC Operators and upgrade the skill level of the more seasoned Machinists.
• Perform regular performance reviews on all employees reporting to the Shop Lead.
• When not involved with oversight or supervisory duties perform all the duties of a CNC Operator.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and keep equipment in good condition.
• Assist with other shop operations when requested.

Job description

Aero-Tech Engineering is seeking a CNC Second Shift Lead near Wichita, KS to oversee the shop, manage workloads, and ensure on-time, quality production. The role involves coaching CNC Operators, reviewing performance, and coordinating with engineering to interpret drawings for manufacturing.

This is a hands-on supervisory position focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.