CNC Team Lead & Programmer - Flexible Hours

Southern Illinois Crankshaft, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime and career growth

Job summary

Southern Illinois Crankshaft, Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Machinist / Programmer / Lead to join our precision manufacturing team.

You will program, set up, operate, and optimize CNC equipment while leading day-to-day machining activities to ensure safety, quality, and on-time production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience with CNC setup and operation in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of CNC programming using G-code and Mastercam.
• Proven leadership experience directing work, training teammates, or leading a machining cell.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, feeds and speeds, and workholding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and inspection methods.
• Technical training or apprenticeship in machining is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, and other equipment to meet print specs.
• Read blueprints and GD&T to determine methods, tooling, and setup requirements.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using G-code and CAM software to improve efficiency.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections with precision instruments.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead shop floor activities, prioritize work, and support production schedules.
• Train, mentor, and support machinists on setup techniques and safe operation.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production on process improvements and new parts.
• Maintain setup sheets, tooling docs, inspection records, and program revisions.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

CNC Machining

CNC Programming

Leadership

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Mentoring/Training

Education

Technical training or trade school in machining

Tools

Mastercam

G-code

CAM software

Job description

Southern Illinois Crankshaft, Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Machinist / Programmer / Lead to join our precision manufacturing team.

You will program, set up, operate, and optimize CNC equipment while leading day-to-day machining activities to ensure safety, quality, and on-time production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.