Lead CNC Machinist

Invio Automation; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation in Michigan seeks a Lead CNC Machinist to drive precision manufacturing across blueprints and drawings, program and setup mills and lathes, and ensure quality and safety in daily operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and operations to maintain on-time WIP delivery. This on-site position offers room for growth and advancement within a growing automation company.

Qualifications

• Must be professional, proactive, and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying blueprints, materials, specifications, assembly drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting tool and work offsets, and calculating requirements.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains safety by following procedures and regulations; maintains equipment and supplies.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs; updates weekly WIP schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization under limited-superview

Education

High School diploma or associate's degree

Tools

MasterCAM

Job description

THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is a leader in Industry 4.0, delivering high-value automation solutions that help customers accelerate growth in specialized markets such as medical devices, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. With deep domain expertise and extensive engineering capabilities, Invio partners with clients from early-stage product design and R&D through to full-scale automation. Customers value Invio’s commitment to precision, quality, efficiency, and safety, and rely on its innovative, scalable solutions to support long-term growth. Headquartered in Michigan, Invio Automation is supported by a vast design library, a growing North American presence with global reach, and a team of over 600 experienced professionals across the Midwest and northeast.

Invio operates through two integrated segments:

• TheSolutions Segmentdelivers engineered systems for precision manufacturing, including robotic cells, multi-station assembly lines, and other automation solutions.
• TheTechnologies Segmentfocuses on advanced autonomous systems and ergonomic tooling, including heavyweight Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), turnkey assembly solutions, and custom lift-assist tools for safety-critical applications.

Together, these segments enable Invio to deliver tailored automation solutions that improve performance and achieve high efficiency across the production lifecycle.

Visit https://invioautomation.com/ for more information.

DESCRIPTION

The Lead CNC Machinist works in our manufacturing department and must be able to produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies. This position deals with the stress of managing multiple tasks at once, and prioritizing tasks based on the situation at hand. They may be asked to perform multiple roles depending on what is necessary on any given day. Their greatest skill is having the ability to understand the safety/product/quality and relate this to the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans machining by studying blueprints, materials, specifications, assembly drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool and work offsets, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing, drilling, milling, and turning operations and making adjustments as necessary.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Responsible for communicating escalating and working with the operations manager on manpower needs to ensure on-time delivery of WIP.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting weekly schedule of WIP.
• Responsible for communicating escalating and working with the operations manager on any missing materials for WIP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Lead Responsibilities

• Serve as team lead for the machining team with focus on continuous improvement and accountability for quality and standards throughout the machining process.
• Promote and maintain 6S standards, including safety.
• Set priorities for the department and assign daily work.
• Serve as SME resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Support, communicate, reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Communicate effectively with other functional departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Sales.
• Responsible for developing, training, and mentoring staff ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Approve PTO requests and expense reports, perform reviews, and assist with scheduling.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 50 pounds will require lift assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Previous MasterCAM experience
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of 5 Years of experience is required. High School diploma or associate's degree from an accredited community college or vocational school preferred. Job-related experience and/or training will be considered in lieu of post-secondary education.

INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES

• We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
• We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
• We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
• Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
• We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
• We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.