CNC Lead - Programmer/Machinist

Waltonen•Troy, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Independence Tooling is actively seeking a CNC Lead to join our team! This role involves serving as the lead in the CNC Department, mentoring, leading, and supervising other machinists. The position requires producing machined parts by setting up and operating mill and/or CNC machines, planning machining by studying work orders and blueprints, and setting up mills by tramming/indicating vices and/or work material. Maintaining safe operations, equipment, and continuity between shifts are also key responsibilities. The role includes developing instructions for CNC Technicians, reviewing 3D CAD designs, determining programming steps, converting instructions into CAM programs, and composing/revising programs for efficiency.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in a CNC environment
2+ years of experience programming in WorkNC
Experience with CNC machining and programming
Experience running a 5-axis machine
Familiarity with Fanuc or Fadal controllers
Ability to prioritize tasks & delegate them when appropriate

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense is a plus
Experience running a 3+2 axis machine
Experience running a Haas, Doosan, or Hermle

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead in the CNC Department
Mentor, Lead and Supervise other machinists
Produce machined parts by setting up, and operating a mill and/or computer numerical control (CNC) machine
Plan machining by studying work orders and blueprints
Set up mills by tramming/indicating vices and/or work material
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs
Develop instructions for CNC Technicians
Review 3D CAD design
Determine steps for programming including where materials should be cut
Convert instructions into a computer-automated manufacturing (CAM) program
Determine job order and perform associated calculations
Compose programs and revise existing ones for increased efficiency