Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer

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

Be Empowered. Unleash Your Potential. Deliver Results.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Who We Are

IDC Spring is a top industrial spring company that provides quality springs and service solutions. As a second generation, family-owned company, we are driven by our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Teamwork and Personal Responsibility. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with locations in Arizona and Ohio.

How You Contribute to The Team

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of CNC machinist experience, including independent setup and programming.
• Hands‑on experience with manual mills and lathes, CNC mills, CNC lathes, and CNC mill‑turn machines, including live tooling Y and C axis lathes.
• 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.

Team members are paid weekly. The target hourly pay range is $34.00 - $41.00 depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other factors. A shift premium may be available depending upon shift and location.

Our competitive benefits package includes

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short-term/long-term disability insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• paid holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace.