Production Cell Machining Team Lead

100Hires, Inc.; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks a Production Cell Machining Team Lead in Greencastle, IN to guide and develop a multi-cell machining team. You will lead hands-on maintenance, ensure safe operation, and coordinate preventive tasks to keep lines productive.

The role emphasizes rapid fault diagnosis, minimizing downtime, and scrap control with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. You will mentor associates and support changeovers.

Qualifications

• Strong GD&T interpretation and application.
• Proven mechanical/electromechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Accurate tape measure reading and precision hand metrology.
• Experience with machine changeovers and setups.
• Hands-on manual machining proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assist, and mentor associates who maintain and run equipment across production cells.
• Deliver hands-on training for preventive maintenance tasks and safe machine operation.
• Own machine setups to prepare for production runs, confirming compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Resolve equipment issues quickly: clear faults and restart machines to minimize downtime.
• Track scrap accurately every day and ensure proper disposal; complete required rework by day’s end.
• Lead and motivate the team; provide coverage on the line or at a process station when needed.
• Notify the Team Leader or Production Manager immediately of any quality concerns.
• Contribute ideas and effort to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Machine setup for changeovers

Manual machining

Job description

Let’s Start with a Few QuestionsDo you enjoy teaching teammates how to care for and operate complex machinery?Are you quick to diagnose faults, clear alarms, and get lines running again?Can you keep scrap tightly controlled, rework closed out daily, and quality issues escalated fast?If that sounds like you, you’ll thrive as our Production Cell Machining Team Lead.Your Core ResponsibilitiesCoordinate, assist, and mentor associates who maintain and run all equipment across production cells.Deliver hands-on training for preventive maintenance tasks and safe machine operation.Own machine setups to prepare for production runs, confirming compliance with safety and quality standards.Resolve equipment issues quickly: clear faults and restart machines to minimize downtime.Track scrap accurately every day and ensure proper disposal; complete required rework by day’s end.Lead and motivate the team; provide coverage on the line or at a process station when needed.Notify the Team Leader or Production Manager immediately of any quality concerns.Contribute ideas and effort to continuous improvement initiatives.Skills You BringGD&T interpretation and practical application.Mechanical/electromechanical troubleshooting skills.Accurate tape measure reading and precision hand metrology.Spindle maintenance and repair know‑how.Proven capability in machine setups for production changeovers.Manual machining proficiency.Why This Role MattersGreat production teams run on leadership, clarity, and consistency. You will be the go-to person for safe operations, quality assurance, and rapid recovery when faults occur—keeping output steady and customers satisfied.