Senior 5-Axis CNC Lead & Mentor for Aerospace

Northeast Tool & Manufacturing; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Tool & Manufacturing is seeking a seasoned CNC lead to guide on the shop floor, with a current emphasis on 2nd shift while exploring top CNC talent across all shifts. You will blend hands-on setup and operation with mentorship, process troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and cross-shift coordination.

This role includes a development path toward formal supervisory responsibilities, requiring clear communication, adherence to QMS, and focus on quality and productivity in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with multiple years of CNC machining experience; precision, tight-tolerance work strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience setting up and machining complex parts on multi-axis CNC milling, turning, and/or mill-turn platforms.
• Solid command of machining processes, tooling, workholding, feeds/speeds, blueprint reading, tolerances, and GD&T.
• History of providing technical guidance, mentorship, training, and direct support to machinists and operators.
• Proficiency with precision measurement and inspection tools for verifying conformance.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Own complex CNC setups and operations for milling and turning, including multi-axis work (3+2 and/or simultaneous 5-axis) while modeling quality and productivity.
• Coordinate daily priorities, manage workflow, and meet delivery commitments and production schedules.
• Coach and mentor CNC Machinists and Operators—reinforce safe practices and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot machining processes; optimize tooling, workholding, and process controls; elevate inspection methods.
• Serve as the shift communication hub—enable handoffs, support nonconformance resolution, ensure QMS adherence.
• Advance 5S, FOD prevention, equipment care, and workplace organization to drive operational excellence.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis

Shop floor leadership

GD&T

Metrology

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northeast Tool & Manufacturing is seeking a seasoned CNC lead to guide on the shop floor, with a current emphasis on 2nd shift while exploring top CNC talent across all shifts. You will blend hands-on setup and operation with mentorship, process troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and cross-shift coordination.

This role includes a development path toward formal supervisory responsibilities, requiring clear communication, adherence to QMS, and focus on quality and productivity in a