CNC Turning Lead – 2nd Shift & Team Mentor

Fisher Barton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Fisher Barton is seeking a Production Lead for CNC Turning in Waukesha, WI. This full-time, 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) role oversees the turning department, mentors machinists, and drives continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in CNC turning with 2–3 years in a leadership capacity, strong G-code knowledge, and a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED; associate degree or vocational CNC machining training preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years as a CNC machinist with 2–3 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Proficiency: set up, operate, and troubleshoot multi-axis CNC turning centers; read/edit G-code/M-code; work with stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and plastics.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, optical comparators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily CNC turning production to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and train CNC machinists and supervise performance reviews.
• Support lean manufacturing and SOPs, drive continuous improvement.
• Perform preventive maintenance and tool management.
• Generate daily production reports and communicate status to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or vocational training in Machining Tech / CNC

Tools

Haas

Mazak

Okuma

Doosan

Star

Citizen

Job description

Fisher Barton is seeking a Production Lead for CNC Turning in Waukesha, WI. This full-time, 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) role oversees the turning department, mentors machinists, and drives continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in CNC turning with 2–3 years in a leadership capacity, strong G-code knowledge, and a focus on quality and safety.