Lead Machinist - Hands-On Leader, 2nd Shift (4-Day)

Krueger Bearings, Inc; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Job summary

Krueger Bearings Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Working Lead Machinist to join the second-shift team. You will continue machining, set up jobs, and guide the team to meet customer deadlines.

This role blends hands-on machining with leadership: troubleshoot issues, review blueprints, train teammates, and keep production moving. If you value craftsmanship, teamwork, and accountability, we want to talk with you.

Qualifications

• Solid machining experience, including setups and troubleshooting.
• The ability to read blueprints and work with precision tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound machining judgment.
• The ability to guide coworkers, communicate clearly, and hold people accountable respectfully.
• Good organizational skills and an understanding of production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment, based on your experience and assigned work.
• Help coordinate daily work priorities to meet production schedules and shipment deadlines.
• Provide hands-on guidance and technical support to machinists.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues.
• Review blueprints and machining requirements to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Monitor work progress and help identify potential delays before they become bigger problems.
• Promote safe work practices, good housekeeping, and consistent quality.
• Communicate production concerns, employee needs, and job status to the Production Manager.
• Help train employees and share machining knowledge across the team.
• Lead by example through dependability, professionalism, and accountability.

Skills

Machining experience

Lead by example

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

CNC/Manual setup

Safety focus

Team leadership

Prioritization

Job description

Krueger Bearings Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Working Lead Machinist to join the second-shift team. You will continue machining, set up jobs, and guide the team to meet customer deadlines.

This role blends hands-on machining with leadership: troubleshoot issues, review blueprints, train teammates, and keep production moving. If you value craftsmanship, teamwork, and accountability, we want to talk with you.