Lead CNC Machinist — Second Shift Mentor

Systematicmfg; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Systematic Manufacturing Inc. in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a hands-on CNC Machinist Team Lead to bridge management and shop floor. You will lead the second shift, assist operators, troubleshoot issues, and keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC experience on mills and lathes, can read blueprints and GD&T, write or edit G-Code/CAM programs, and mentor others. Weekend availability and a commitment to continuous improvement are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Proficient with CNC mills and lathes and setups.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with G-code and CAM programming.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the second shift machining team to exceed production goals.
• Coordinate daily priorities to ensure jobs move through the shop efficiently.
• Serve as the primary contact for production issues during the shift.
• Assist operators with setups, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Maintain production schedules and communicate potential delivery issues.
• Verify jobs per prints, instructions, and quality requirements.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor operators and machinists as they develop skills.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and machine utilization.
• Develop processes and machine code for new opportunities.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

GCode/CAM

GD&T reading

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CAM software

G-code programming

ERP systems

Wire EDM basics

Job description

Systematic Manufacturing Inc. in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a hands-on CNC Machinist Team Lead to bridge management and shop floor. You will lead the second shift, assist operators, troubleshoot issues, and keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC experience on mills and lathes, can read blueprints and GD&T, write or edit G-Code/CAM programs, and mentor others. Weekend availability and a commitment to continuous improvement are valued.