General Manager, Precision Prototyping & Manufacturing

KAD MODELS & PROTOTYPES, INC.; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Overtime pay

Flexible hours

Partial health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

KAD MODELS & PROTOTYPES, INC. is expanding with a General Manager role to direct site activities and lead a team in prototype manufacturing. You will oversee CNC programming and operations, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with Engineering to maintain high-quality outcomes across diverse projects.

The role demands strong management, problem-solving, and hands-on involvement with CAM/CNC processes, plus safety leadership in a fast-paced environment where each part is unique.

Qualifications

• More than three years of CNC manufacturing experience using CAM required.
• Supervisory and training experience strongly preferred.
• Two years of Prototype manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan, program and set up jobs from CAD files (both 2D and Solid Models) and prints.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to regularly lift and position fixtures and tooling weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of a team of CNC Programmers, Operators, and Interns.
• Examines production schedules and deadlines.
• Provides direct, hands-on support in programming and overseeing CNC machine operation.
• Works with Engineering and outside services.
• Trains new employees.
• Supervises programming CNC machines, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develops training materials and manuals.
• Enacts and monitors workplace safety measures.
• Develops and manages employee schedules.
• Produces annual employee performance reviews and provides support for professional growth.
• Programs parts using Fusion 360 or SurfCAM.
• Creates products and tooling using stainless steel, aluminum, and engineered plastics.
• Develops silicon molding and products, including fabrication of rigid tooling.
• Deburrs and inspects in-process and finished components to verify specifications.
• Completes project paperwork.
• Routinely works independently and show good judgment with approaches to complex setups and operations.
• Efficiently balances time between multiple projects and support of other team members.

Skills

CNC programming

Supervisory experience

Prototype manufacturing

CAD/CAM (2D & 3D)

Strong communication

Tools

Fusion 360

SurfCAM

Haas mill

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

KAD MODELS & PROTOTYPES, INC. is expanding with a General Manager role to direct site activities and lead a team in prototype manufacturing. You will oversee CNC programming and operations, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with Engineering to maintain high-quality outcomes across diverse projects.

The role demands strong management, problem-solving, and hands-on involvement with CAM/CNC processes, plus safety leadership in a fast-paced environment where each part is unique.