Lead CNC Technician: Precision Machining & Process Leader

Madison-Kipp Corporation; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Kipp Corporation is seeking a skilled CNC technical specialist to lead machining operations in a high-volume environment in Indiana. You will diagnose process and tooling issues, program CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints with GD&T, and train operators across shifts.

You will implement error-proofing, document resolutions, and maintain a safe work site while supporting maintenance and production goals with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CNC certificate or five years of CNC machinist production experience.
• Experience in high-volume, precision aluminum machining.
• Strong math skills and reading blueprints.
• Familiar with GD&T and process capability requirements.
• Hands-on shop floor experience with CNC milling machines, tooling and fixtures.
• Experience with cutting tools in production machining.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and solve machining, tooling and equipment problems on the floor.
• Review CMM layouts and apply CNC offsets to meet targets.
• Read blueprints and ensure dimensional conformance.
• Document issues and resolutions for inter-shift communication.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Support production with material handling, machine operation, inspection and gauging.
• Identify and implement error-proofing for processes.
• Program CNC equipment (G/M code, up to 5 axes).
• Write operator/setup instructions and train staff.
• Work with minimal supervision on small projects and special assignments.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Mathematics

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

CNC programming

Tooling knowledge

Fixture design

Shop floor experience

Education

Associate degree in Machine Tool Techniques or CNC Technician Certificate

Tools

CNC Milling (vertical & horizontal)

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Electronic indicators

CMM layouts

Job description

Madison-Kipp Corporation is seeking a skilled CNC technical specialist to lead machining operations in a high-volume environment in Indiana. You will diagnose process and tooling issues, program CNC mills and lathes, read blueprints with GD&T, and train operators across shifts.

You will implement error-proofing, document resolutions, and maintain a safe work site while supporting maintenance and production goals with minimal supervision.