CNC Shift Lead Operator - 1st Shift

Diamondback-CN; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with annual rollover

9 holidays and 1 floating holiday

4 health plans plus 2 basic plans

401k with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Diamondback America is seeking a CNC Shift Lead (1st Shift) to supervise CNC production operations in Florida. The role focuses on safety, quality, on-time delivery, and efficiency, while building team morale and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities include leading CNC team members, setting up machines, conducting quality checks, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have extensive CNC and supervisory experience and be forklift certified.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating CNC machines and loading/unloading fixtures
• 3+ years of reading blueprints/drawings
• 3+ years of running CNC Horizontal and/or Vertical machines
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• At least 1 year of experience in machine set-up
• At least 1 year of experience changing tool and work offsets to dial-in parts
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Forklift certified

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and evaluate CNC production employees
• Train and cross-train team members on necessary processes, procedures, and tasks
• Ensure scheduled shift work is carried out
• Attend production meetings
• Monitor production and throughput
• Ensure that all production, quality forms, and schedule updates are completed
• Monitor employee attendance and shift goals
• Set up CNC machines from start to finish
• Perform quality checks throughout the CNC process
• Enforce company policies, safety rules, and provide corrective action as needed
• Provide communication to other shift leads and production managers each shift change
• Coach and assist all employees with problem solving and conflict resolution
• Enforce general housekeeping and cleanliness of machines and work areas
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic measurement and gauge use

Basic knowledge of manual machines

Basic math skills

Problem solving skills

Strong communication and performance

Dependable and punctual

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Diamondback America is seeking a CNC Shift Lead (1st Shift) to supervise CNC production operations in Florida. The role focuses on safety, quality, on-time delivery, and efficiency, while building team morale and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities include leading CNC team members, setting up machines, conducting quality checks, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have extensive CNC and supervisory experience and be forklift certified.