Senior Technical Lead – Multi-Turret Precision Machining

The Specialty Mfg. Co.; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

The Specialty Manufacturing Company in Minnesota is seeking a Technical Lead for our Multi-Turret area. The Technical Lead bridges engineering, production, and the shop floor, providing advanced technical support, process leadership, and daily guidance to machinists in a precision environment.

Responsibilities include optimizing machining processes, troubleshooting CNC issues, supporting programs, documenting best practices, tooling selection, first-piece validation, leading daily shop

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in machining or engineering preferred.
• 5+ years experience in machining with proven technical aptitude in multi-turret functions.
• Advanced machining knowledge — CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis equipment, and precision measurement tools.
• Blueprint & GD&T proficiency — interpret complex prints and apply geometric tolerancing.
• CNC programming familiarity — G-code, CAM software, or machine controls (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.).
• Training and Development — proven abilities in developing technical capabilities of team members and enhancing training documentation

Responsibilities

• Optimize machining processes — improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and enhance tool life.
• Troubleshoot CNC issues — diagnose tooling failures, dimensional issues, and setup challenges.
• Program support — assist with G-code edits, offsets, toolpath adjustments, and program validation.
• Document best practices — create setup sheets, standard work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Tooling selection — recommend cutting tools, holders, and fixtures to improve performance and reduce cost.
• First-piece validation — verify setups, inspect initial parts, and ensure prints are met.
• Lead daily shop activities — provide direction to machinists, prioritize work, and ensure smooth workflow.
• Support new product introduction — assist with prototype machining, process development, and tooling trials.
• Train and Mentor machinists — support technical development in setups, measurement techniques, blueprint reading, and machine operations.
• Mentor junior technicians — support career growth and development for apprentices and new hires.
• Support performance expectations — reinforce quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Facilitate communication — liaison between engineering, quality, and production teams.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC programming proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Training & development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in machining or engineering

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Mazak controls

Job description

The Specialty Manufacturing Company in Minnesota is seeking a Technical Lead for our Multi-Turret area. The Technical Lead bridges engineering, production, and the shop floor, providing advanced technical support, process leadership, and daily guidance to machinists in a precision environment.

Responsibilities include optimizing machining processes, troubleshooting CNC issues, supporting programs, documenting best practices, tooling selection, first-piece validation, leading daily shop