Lead CNC Machinist – Program, Set Up & Lead Shop

Industrial Door Co Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life

short-term/long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

tuition assistance

paid time off

paid holidays

Job summary

IDC Spring in Minnesota is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate a variety of CNC mills and lathes. You will design parts in 3D CAD, select tooling, and manage fixtures to meet precise drawings and specs. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and SOP creation.

You will collaborate with internal customers, manage production schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards. Weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of CNC machinist experience, with independent setup and programming.
• Hands‑on experience with manual mills and lathes, CNC mills, CNC lathes, and mill‑turn machines with live tooling.
• Experience designing parts in 3D CAD software and creating and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, fixturing, and cutting data for stainless steel, carbon steel, tool steel, aluminum, and brass.

Responsibilities

• Create basic and complex programs for CNC machines using G-code and CAM software.
• Design parts, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software.
• Perform complete setups and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, CNC mill-turn machines, and manual mills and lathes to produce parts per drawings and specifications.
• Select tooling for each job, track tooling usage, and manage tooling orders.
• Manage inventory of raw material, finished goods, tooling, and shop supplies, including receiving, shipping, and restocking.
• Schedule orders and plan production workload according to business priorities and due dates.
• Lead day-to-day machine shop operations and serve as the main contact for internal customers on order status, lead times, and issues.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and train team members as needed.
• Inspect parts using measuring equipment to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and troubleshoot and repair issues as needed.
• Use the ERP system to track orders, inventory, and production data.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Skills

CNC Programming

CNC Milling

CNC Lathes

CAD Design

Reading Drawings

Tooling & Fixturing

Live Tooling

Quality Inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAM Software

ERP System

Measuring Equipment

3D CAD Tools

Job description

IDC Spring in Minnesota is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate a variety of CNC mills and lathes. You will design parts in 3D CAD, select tooling, and manage fixtures to meet precise drawings and specs. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and SOP creation.

You will collaborate with internal customers, manage production schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards. Weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are available.