Manufacturing Technical Lead

110 Metalworks; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

110 Metalworks is seeking a hands-on leader with a strong CNC machining background to provide technical leadership and manufacturing support across CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, and assembly operations. This role works with production leaders to improve processes, troubleshoot challenges, and support manufacturability reviews.

It also partners with estimators, programmers, and engineering to provide input and solve problems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong CNC machining background required.
• Experience with tooling, fixturing, work holding, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily manufacturing and machining support to production departments.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process related issues.
• Support new job launches, prove-outs, and first article production.
• Assist with tooling selection, cutting strategies, and fixture concepts.
• Work with operators, programmers, and supervisors to resolve challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead continual improvement projects across production operations.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing leadership

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

CNC programming

Tooling & fixturing

Job description

110 Metalworks is seeking a hands‑on individual with a strong CNC machining background to provide technical leadership and manufacturing support across CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, and assembly operations.

This role works closely with production department leaders and their teammates to improve manufacturing processes, troubleshoot production challenges, provide input on manufacturability reviews, and drive continual improvement initiatives. Working across the organization, this role also partners with estimators, programmers, and engineering teams to provide manufacturing input and support problem-solving efforts. Our success is built on caring, collaboration, and learning together through continual improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

Production Floor Technical Support

• Provide daily manufacturing and machining support to production departments
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process related issues
• Support new job launches, prove-outs, and first article production
• Assist with tooling selection, cutting strategies, and fixture concepts
• Work directly with operators, programmers, and supervisors to resolve manufacturing challenges

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Support setup reduction initiatives and standardization efforts
• Lead continual improvement projects across production operations

Other Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical support to CNC milling and turning programmers
• Support engineering teams with manufacturability reviews and production planning
• Support estimators with manufacturing input on complex parts and customer opportunities
• Provide manufacturing input during contract review and production readiness activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing experience
• Strong CNC machining background required
• Experience with CNC programming highly preferred
• Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, work holding, and manufacturing methods
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Continual improvement and lean manufacturing experience preferred

Desired Experience

• CNC Milling and Turning
• Experience supporting production floor operations
• Process Improvement
• Tooling Development and Fixture Design
• Estimating and Manufacturability Reviews
• Assembly Manufacturing Processes

Key Success Factors

• Strong hands-on approach
• Highly visible and engaged on the production floor
• Ability to work across departments
• Practical technical problem solver
• Team-oriented mindset
• Focus on improving efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance

Physical Demands

Frequent walking and standing throughout the manufacturing facility to support production operations. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Frequent visual focus required for inspecting parts, reviewing technical drawings, machine setups, tooling, and computer screens. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machine noise, moving equipment, metal chips, cutting fluids, and varying temperatures.