Team Lead – Machining

Plansee; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - 90% paid

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Time off benefits

Bonus plan

Job summary

Plansee USA LLC in Franklin, USA, is seeking an experienced Machining Lead to coordinate operator assignments and support production planning. The role involves training staff, monitoring machine performance, and ensuring quality in a high-precision metal fabrication environment.

The ideal candidate brings CNC programming experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and SAP. This on-site position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational cert preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with CNC machine tools, programming and editing lathe/mill operations.
• Familiar with metal fabrication, assembly and equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and basic trig.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operators and assist supervision in planning manufacturing processes.
• Train new employees in setup, operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Perform routine machine operations and start-up/shutdown.
• Monitor machine quality using standard inspection instruments.
• Update and troubleshoot machine programs and tooling as needed.
• Provide group leadership to meet safety, cost, production and ISO/AS9100 standards.
• Document shift activities and communicate needs across teams.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED; vocational cert preferred

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Hourly

• Coordinates the assignments of operators/machinists to ensure efficient production and assists supervision in the planning of manufacturing processes and improvements.
• Assist with administrative tasks as directed and provide feedback to supervisor relating to performance of team members and/or equipment.
• Performs routine operations of assigned machine(s), including but not limited to start-up/shutdown and operation of equipment.
• Monitors machine performance regarding quality output and quality of parts produced using standard inspection instruments.
• Responsible for training new employees in set-up, operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Update, develop and troubleshoot machine programs and tooling problems and correct as necessary to maintain production.
• Provide group leadership in the attainment of goals with respect to safety, cost, production and compliance to ISO: 9001:2000 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Assist in providing input to team members’ annual performance review.
• Stay current on new/improved machining methods, CNC program enhancements and state-of-the-art tools.
• Embrace ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
• Support company policies, procedures and safety regulations.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED. Vocational technical certification is preferred.
• Five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be familiar with CNC machine tools and functions, programming and editing lathe and/or milling machines.
• Must be familiar with all phases of metal fabrication, assembly and equipment.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures including lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including basic trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using MRP system (SAP) desired.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including coaching, mentoring, and developing employees; fostering positive and productive working relationships; effectively managing team performance; and utilizing strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate across teams, manage relationships effectively, and create a positive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401 K w/ company match
• Time off Benefits
• Pay range: $34-$39 commensurate with experience + Bonus plan
• And much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Plansee USA LLC