Lead CNC Turning Team

W3Global; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

W3Global in Minnesota is seeking a dynamic Night Shift Lead for the CNC Turning Team to drive precision and efficiency. You will supervise overnight CNC lathe operations, ensure quality, enforce safety, and lead continuous improvement projects.

You will mentor machinists, review prints with GD&T, set up lathes with Fanuc controls, and perform inspections with calipers and micrometers. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading CNC turning or machining teams in a manufacturing setting with a focus on precision parts production preferred.
• Proficiency in reading prints and technical drawings with GD&T understanding for accurate part fabrication.
• Mechanical knowledge of CNC lathe machines, tooling setups.
• Ability to operate precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators.
• Basic math skills necessary for measurements, calculations, and process adjustments.
• Leadership abilities with communication skills to motivate team members during night shifts.
• Valid forklift certification is preferred for material handling within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the nightly activities of the CNC turning team, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of production schedules.
• Lead setup and operation of CNC lathes, including Fanuc controls.
• Review prints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to ensure parts meet exact requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, bore gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and ensuring proper use of hand tools, power tools, and tooling.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor team members on machining techniques, tooling setups, and safety procedures

Skills

Leadership

GD&T understanding

Reading prints

Quality inspections

Safety procedures

Team mentoring

Mechanical knowledge

Math skills

Forklift certification

Tools

CNC lathe

Fanuc controls

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Night Shift Lead for our CNC Turning Team to drive excellence in precision manufacturing.
• As the Night Shift Lead, you will oversee the operation of CNC lathe machines during the overnight hours, ensuring high-quality production, adherence to safety standards, and continuous process improvement. Your leadership will inspire a dedicated team of machinists to meet production goals while maintaining strict quality control and efficiency.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, utilizing your technical expertise and leadership skills to optimize operations.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the nightly activities of the CNC turning team, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of production schedules.
• Lead setup and operation of CNC lathes, including Fanuc controls.
• Review prints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to ensure parts meet exact requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, bore gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and ensuring proper use of hand tools, power tools, and tooling.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor team members on machining techniques, tooling setups, and safety procedures

Qualifications

• Experience leading CNC turning or machining teams in a manufacturing setting with a focus on precision parts production preferred.
• Proficiency in reading prints and technical drawings with GD&T understanding for accurate part fabrication.
• Mechanical knowledge of CNC lathe machines, tooling setups.
• Ability to operate precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators.
• Basic math skills necessary for measurements, calculations, and process adjustments
• Leadership abilities with communication skills to motivate team members during night shifts.
• Valid forklift certification is preferred for material handling within the facility.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance