Swiss CNC Lead: Hands-On, Growth-Focused Leader

Avanti Engineering, Inc.; Glendale Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance 90% employee

Dental insurance 90%

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Uniforms provided

Weekly efficiency bonuses

Christmas bonus

Paid holidays

401(k) with 100% match up to 4%

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Avanti Engineering, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Swiss CNC Lead to oversee setup, operation, and optimization of CNC Swiss machines, producing high-precision components. This is a hands-on leadership role that rewards technical excellence and team guidance.

You will mentor operators, implement improvements, manage overtime, and ensure quality per customer blueprints. Competitive pay up to $40 per hour plus overtime, plus a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.

Qualifications

• Solid metal manufacturing knowledge in a leadership role.
• At least 5 years hands-on experience as lead in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of basic programming, setups, and CNC Swiss machines.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret customer quality requirements.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Available for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CNC manager on daily operations.
• Provide supervisory direction and support for all personnel.
• Responsible for team jobs and machines assigned.
• Meet quality standards per customer blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and lead direct reports.
• Perform simple repairs to equipment as needed.
• Train and develop team members, including coaching.
• Monitor production levels and scrap/reject rates.
• Program, set up, and install tooling; guide CNC operation.
• Enforce policies and ensure safe housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Programming & Setup

Problem solving

Time management

Quality awareness

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

CNC Swiss machines

Programming (G-code)

Job description

Avanti Engineering, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Swiss CNC Lead to oversee setup, operation, and optimization of CNC Swiss machines, producing high-precision components. This is a hands-on leadership role that rewards technical excellence and team guidance.

You will mentor operators, implement improvements, manage overtime, and ensure quality per customer blueprints. Competitive pay up to $40 per hour plus overtime, plus a sign-on bonus up to $5,000.