Lead CNC Machinist

Encore Technologies; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 401

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Encore Technologies in Ossian, IN is seeking a hands-on Lead CNC Machinist to lead from the shop floor, troubleshoot setups, mentor operators, and keep production moving.

This role combines leadership with direct machining work: coordinating CNC setups, editing programs, reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and driving continuous improvement with the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining and setup experience.
• Experience leading and training machinists.
• Ability to perform complete machine setups and edit CNC programs.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CNC team with day-to-day leadership and support for operators and setup machinists.
• Perform machine setups, edit programs/offsets, troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure first-piece quality and support continuous improvement.
• Read blueprints, inspect parts, and coordinate with Quality/Engineering.
• Maintain production flow and promote safe, high-quality work.

Skills

CNC Machining

Lead / Training

Blueprint Reading

Measurement Tools

Troubleshooting

Program Editing

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

$27.00–$31.00/hour Effective Earnings
(Includes base pay of $24.00–$28.00/hour plus a $3.00/hour shift premium.)

Full-Time | Ossian, IN

The Opportunity

If you're the machinist everyone turns to when a setup needs troubleshooting, a program needs adjusted, or an operator has a question, this could be the next step in your career.

We're looking for a Lead CNC Machinist who enjoys staying hands‑on while helping others succeed. This isn't a role where you'll spend your day behind a desk—it's an opportunity to lead from the shop floor by supporting your team, solving machining challenges, and keeping production moving.

You'll work alongside CNC operators and setup machinists, helping with machine setups, troubleshooting, quality, training, and continuous improvement while serving as the go-to technical resource for the department.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established precision manufacturer that values teamwork, quality, and promoting skilled machinists into leadership positions.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the CNC Team

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support for CNC operators and setup machinists
• Answer technical questions and help resolve machining issues
• Train and mentor new and existing employees
• Promote safe work practices and quality standards
• Help prioritize work to keep production on schedule

CNC Setup & Troubleshooting

• Perform machine setups as needed
• Edit existing CNC programs and offsets
• Troubleshoot tooling, setup, and machining issues
• Verify first-piece quality before production begins
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department

Quality & Production

• Read and interpret blueprints and part drawings
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment
• Work closely with Quality and Engineering to resolve production concerns
• Monitor production to maintain quality and efficiency
• Assist operators in solving day-to-day machining challenges

What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of CNC machining and setup experience
• Previous experience serving as a lead, trainer, group leader, or go-to machinist
• Ability to perform complete machine setups
• Experience editing CNC programs and offsets
• Strong blueprint reading and inspection skills
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Mill and lathe experience
• Fanuc control experience
• Experience working with multiple CNC platforms
• Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Previous experience mentoring or training machinists

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• Opportunity to lead while remaining hands‑on
• Join a stable, well-established manufacturer
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Collaborative environment with Quality and Engineering
• Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of machinists
• Variety of machining challenges—not repetitive production only
• Company that values quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement

Compensation

Effective Earnings: $27.00–$31.00/hour

• Base Pay: $24.00–$28.00/hour
• +$3.00/hour 2nd Shift Premium
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

You're the person your coworkers already rely on.

When there's a difficult setup, a quality concern, or a machining problem, you're usually one of the first people they ask for help. You enjoy sharing your knowledge, coaching others, and finding better ways to do things while continuing to stay involved in the machining process yourself.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role without giving up the hands‑on work you enjoy, we'd like to talk with you.

The Bottom Line

This is more than a Lead Machinist position—it's an opportunity to help shape the success of an experienced CNC team while continuing to do the work you enjoy.

If you're an experienced setup machinist with strong technical skills, leadership ability, and a passion for mentoring others, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a respected precision manufacturer in Ossian.