CNC Shop Lead — Precision Machining & Team Growth

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a CNC Supervisor in St. Louis, MO. The role leads the CNC machining department, overseeing operators, setup personnel, and production schedules to meet customer deadlines while upholding strict quality standards.

You will troubleshoot CNC equipment, assist with setups, and mentor machinists in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and blueprint-reading skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC supervisory, lead, or management experience in a machining or manufacturing environment
• Strong background with CNC machining, setups, tooling, and troubleshooting
• Experience with CNC lathes, mills, Swiss machines, or screw machines preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tight-tolerance machining requirements
• Knowledge of precision measuring equipment and quality inspection processes
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities
• Experience improving efficiency, reducing scrap, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the CNC machining department including operators, setup machinists, and production personnel
• Ensure production schedules and customer deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards
• Support and troubleshoot CNC lathes, mills, screw machines, and related machining equipment
• Assist with machine setups, tooling changes, offsets, and process improvements when needed
• Monitor machine efficiency, scrap rates, downtime, and overall production performance
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, GD&T, and machining specifications
• Ensure all parts meet quality standards using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and comparators
• Train, mentor, and develop machinists and machine operators
• Coordinate workflow between production, quality, maintenance, and management teams
• Enforce all safety procedures, company policies, and housekeeping standards
• Assist with scheduling manpower, prioritizing jobs, and maintaining efficient shop operations

Skills

CNC supervision

Leadership

Machining knowledge

Quality inspection

Problem-solving

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a CNC Supervisor in St. Louis, MO. The role leads the CNC machining department, overseeing operators, setup personnel, and production schedules to meet customer deadlines while upholding strict quality standards.

You will troubleshoot CNC equipment, assist with setups, and mentor machinists in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and blueprint-reading skills are essential for success.