Team Lead – Machining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Time off

Job summary

Plansee Group in Franklin, USA, is seeking an experienced operator supervisor to coordinate machinists and ensure efficient production. You will contribute to planning, execution, and continual improvements while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will train new staff on setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC equipment, monitor performance, and implement tooling improvements. A strong emphasis on lean methods and accurate documentation is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical cert preferred.
• Familiar with CNC machine tools and programming/editing lathe and/or milling.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and technical drawing is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assignments of operators/machinists to ensure production efficiency.
• Assist supervision in planning manufacturing processes and improvements.
• Performs routine operations of assigned machine(s) including start-up/shutdown.
• Monitors machine performance for quality output using standard inspection tools.
• Responsible for training new employees in setup, operation and maintenance.
• Update and troubleshoot machine programs and tooling to maintain production.
• Provide leadership toward safety, cost, production and ISO:9001/AS9100 compliance.
• Document actions and communicate needs across shifts.
• Stay current on machining methods and CNC program enhancements.
• Support company policies and safety regulations.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Mathematical concepts

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical certification

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!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.