Hands-On Lead Machinist (Second Shift, Four‑Day Week)

Krueger Bearings, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Krueger Bearings Inc. is seeking a Working Lead Machinist to help lead our second-shift team while staying hands-on with machining. You’ll set up jobs, troubleshoot problems, and support teammates to keep production moving on time.

We’re a family-owned shop focused on low-volume, custom machining, solving challenging problems with precision and teamwork. Leadership means guiding others, organizing priorities, and taking ownership of results.

Qualifications

• Solid machining experience, including setups and troubleshooting.
• The ability to read blueprints and work with precision tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound machining judgment.
• The ability to guide coworkers, communicate clearly, and hold people accountable respectfully.
• Good organizational skills and an understanding of production priorities.
• A dependable, hands-on approach to leadership.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and meeting delivery commitments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment, based on your experience and assigned work.
• Help coordinate daily work priorities to meet production schedules and shipment deadlines.
• Provide hands-on guidance and technical support to machinists.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues.
• Review blueprints and machining requirements to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Monitor work progress and help identify potential delays before they become bigger problems.
• Promote safe work practices, good housekeeping, and consistent quality.
• Communicate production concerns, employee needs, and job status to the Production Manager.
• Help train employees and share machining knowledge across the team.
• Lead by example through dependability, professionalism, and accountability.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Quality focus

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Krueger Bearings Inc. is seeking a Working Lead Machinist to help lead our second-shift team while staying hands-on with machining. You’ll set up jobs, troubleshoot problems, and support teammates to keep production moving on time.

We’re a family-owned shop focused on low-volume, custom machining, solving challenging problems with precision and teamwork. Leadership means guiding others, organizing priorities, and taking ownership of results.