Second-Shift CNC Lead Machinist - Precision & Quality

Vortakt; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortakt in Wisconsin is seeking a shift lead for CNC machining to coordinate priorities across cells and machines, provide setups, changeovers, training, and troubleshooting under the Production Manager. This role will drive production, quality, and cell maintenance for high-precision workpieces in a modern facility.

The position requires 3-5 years of setup experience on CNC lathe/turning, mills and 5-axis equipment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years CNC machining setup experience on CNC lathe/turning, mills, and 5-axis equipment or related combination of experience and schooling.
• Attention to detail and a desire to maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Ability to setup and troubleshoot a variety of CNC equipment and perform precision quality inspections.
• Mechanically inclined, good problem-solving skills, able to work independently, self-motivated and capable of highly accurate work requiring concentration and physical effort.
• Flexibility - willingness to operate other equipment, perform work outside job duties when asked and work overtime hours when required.
• Fit Vortakt Core Values: Driven to perform; Solve problems, don't create them; Strong individual who values a team; Desire to find what's next; Committed to detail and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Leads and instructs shift workers on assignments, providing setups, changeovers, training, and troubleshooting issues with ultimate responsibility for all work performed on the shift, maintaining less than 25% indirect time.
• Utilizes documentation to select appropriate tooling, gauges, and supplies to prepare cells for production
• Performs machine setup and tool changes, selecting appropriate tooling based on materials
• Operates equipment efficiently, monitoring machine performance and work piece quality to ensure specifications and production rates are met
• Performs precision quality checks as specified per work piece to ensure proper tolerances are held
• Communicates with others in the department and across shifts to ensure the smooth flow of work
• Maintains a clean working environment through machine cleaning, tool organization, chip clearing, cutting oil maintenance, etc.
• Utilizes judgment and decision-making capabilities when determining the correct action without the support of supervision or engineering
• Prepares cell performance documentation reports/checklists
• Cleans and packages work pieces for effective material handling
• Operates material handling equipment as needed to deliver stock to cells or stage completed product for shipment

Skills

CNC machining

Setup experience

Quality inspection

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC lathe

CNC milling machine

5-axis machinery

Job description

Vortakt in Wisconsin is seeking a shift lead for CNC machining to coordinate priorities across cells and machines, provide setups, changeovers, training, and troubleshooting under the Production Manager. This role will drive production, quality, and cell maintenance for high-precision workpieces in a modern facility.

The position requires 3-5 years of setup experience on CNC lathe/turning, mills and 5-axis equipment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while