Precision CNC Machining Team Lead — Milling & Turning

Northeast Tool & Mfg; Matthews (NC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northeast Tool & Manufacturing is seeking a Team Lead to direct a high‑performing CNC team on complex milling and turning jobs, including 3+2 and simultaneous 5‑axis operations. You will mentor machinists and operators, coordinate priorities, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Strong leadership, hands‑on troubleshooting, and a deep knowledge of workholding, tooling, and inspection are essential as you uphold AS9100/QMS standards and foster a culture of continuous

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED with CNC machining experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience guiding and training CNC machinists and operators.
• AS9100 aerospace or similarly regulated environment experience.
• ERP/MRP familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver precision outcomes on milling and turning work, including 3+2 and 5-axis operations.
• Mentor machinists and operators, lifting capability and consistency across the shift.
• Coordinate priorities and throughput to meet delivery, quality, and productivity goals.
• Advance a culture of safety, 5S, FOD prevention, and equipment care.
• Ensure strong shift-to-shift handoffs and adherence to our Quality Management System, including nonconformance resolution and inspection best practices.

Conocimientos

CNC machining

Multi-axis machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Inspection/metrology

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office / KPIs

Educación

Associate’s in Manufacturing/Engineering Technology

Herramientas

DMG MORI Seiki

Okuma

Haas

5+ axis VMC

Descripción del empleo

Build exceptional parts. Shape exceptional people.Join Northeast Tool & Manufacturing and lead a high‑performing CNC team producing tight‑tolerance components for Aerospace, Defense, & Space. This Team Lead role blends expert multi‑axis machining with mentorship, coordination, and continuous improvement. The opportunity is currently aligned with 2nd shift; we’re actively recruiting across all shifts.Why this role existsDeliver precision outcomes on complex milling and turning work, including 3+2 and 5‑axis operations.Mentor machinists and operators, lifting capability and consistency across the shift.Coordinate priorities and throughput to meet delivery, quality, and productivity goals.Advance a culture of safety, 5S, FOD prevention, and equipment care.Ensure strong shift‑to‑shift handoffs and adherence to our Quality Management System, including nonconformance resolution and inspection best practices.Key outcomes you’ll driveFirst‑time‑through quality on tight‑tolerance parts via robust setups, tooling optimization, and disciplined process control.Faster troubleshooting and reduced downtime through expert hands‑on support.Measurable improvement in production KPIs and on‑time delivery.Up‑skilled talent pipeline through coaching, training, and daily reinforcement of best practices.Core competenciesAdvanced CNC machining across setup, operation, and troubleshooting; deep knowledge of workholding, tooling, feeds/speeds.Multi‑axis experience (3+2 and/or simultaneous 5‑axis) in both milling and turning environments.Blueprint reading, GD&T, inspection methodology, and precision metrology.Critical thinking with calm, decisive problem solving under production pressure.Clear communication; strong organization; confident with Microsoft Office and using metrics/KPIs to steer performance.Minimum qualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED plus years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing setting; aerospace/tight‑tolerance background strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to set up and machine complex, close‑tolerance components on CNC milling, turning, and/or mill‑turn equipment.Hands‑on experience guiding and training CNC Machinists and Operators.Use of precision inspection tools to verify conformance.ERP/MRP familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office.Preferred qualificationsAssociate’s in Manufacturing/Engineering Technology, Machining, or related (or equivalent experience).Prior Lead/Cell Lead/Technical Lead/Mentor or comparable leadership experience.AS9100 aerospace or similarly regulated environment experience.Strength in 3+2/5‑axis milling and multi‑axis turning centers.Lean, CI, Root Cause Analysis, and/or Six Sigma exposure.Advanced GD&T; ASME Y14.5 training/cert is a plus.Career trajectoryGrow from Technical Lead to formal supervisory responsibilities as you develop people, processes, and performance.We encourage you to applyDon’t meet every requirement? If you bring machining aptitude—or the drive to learn—we’ll meet you with training and development. We’re hiring across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.Standard hours1st Shift: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM2nd Shift: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM3rd Shift: Monday – Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AMAbout usNortheast Tool & Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified and ITAR DDC compliant, supplying precision parts and complex assemblies to Aerospace, Defense, & Space. Capabilities include 5‑Axis Milling, Multi‑Axis Turning, and Wire EDM.Proficiencies we valueCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementAerospace ManufacturingMachines & technologies on the floorCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): DMG MORI Seiki, Okuma, HaasCNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Okuma, DMG MORI SeikiCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): DMG MORI Seiki, OkumaCNC Lathe (5+ axis): Okuma, DMG MORI Seiki