CNC Manufacturing Floor Lead

Automatic Products Corporation•Garland, TX

34d

About The Position

The CNC Manufacturing Floor Lead oversees high-quality machining output and adherence to safety and production standards. This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on CNC machining expertise, including performing complex setup, troubleshooting machining issues, and supporting team of operators and machinist.

Requirements

10+ years of CNC machining experience, including proven competency in machine setup.
Ability to read technical drawings and interpret GD&T.
Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining parameters, feeds/speeds, and materials.
Experience with common CNC controls (Brothers, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, etc.).
Demonstrated leadership or lead-operator experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, energy, etc)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to edit CNC programs at the machine.
Experience with scheduling systems or ERP/MES platforms

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support CNC operators and machinists to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
Coordinate daily workflow, machine assignments, and production priorities based on schedule requirements.
Train new employees on machine operation, setup procedures, tooling, safety practices, and quality standards.
Perform CNC machine setups on mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers, including fixturing, tooling, offsets, and program loading.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and CNC programs (G-Code).
Troubleshoot machining issues related to tool wear, offsets, programming errors, and material inconsistencies.
Assist with process improvements to reduce setup times, improve part quality, and increase throughput.
Ensure all machined parts meet dimensional and visual inspection requirements per customer and internal specifications.
Conduct in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM experience a plus.
Enforce all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant shop floor.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate production records, setup sheets, and machine logs.
Provide feedback to engineering on manufacturability and process optimization.
Communicate shift updates, machine status, and production challenges to management.