CNC Mill Production Team Lead

Primus Aerospace•Lakewood, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Primus Aerospace is seeking a CNC Mill Production Team Lead for their Lakewood facility. As a leading manufacturing partner in aerospace, defense, and space, Primus Aerospace specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts from standard and exotic metals for major aerospace manufacturers. The Team Lead will be responsible for the performance and production of their assigned department, managing personnel and processes including production control, quality control, safety, ISO documentation, and shipping/receiving. This role requires a hands-on, team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between the shop floor, shift changes, and office staff. Responsibilities include testing and validating programs, setting up machines, training CNC operators, and troubleshooting programs. This is a first shift position, Monday-Thursday, 6 am - 4:30 pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
5+ years of machining experience
Ability to set up CNC Mills.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, print reading, and mathematics and manufacturing processes
MS Office knowledge, especially in Excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong aptitude for organization and time management
Ability to delegate tasks
Thorough attention to detail
Capacity to analyze and problem solve
Proven ability to lead and drive employee engagement and accountability
Knowledge of performance metrics
Experience and confidence in making decisions
High self-initiative with the ability to work well under pressure
Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

Experience decreasing turnaround times
Ability to streamline work processes
Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100
Minimum of (5) years’ experience as a CNC set-up machinist
3-axis Mastercam programming experience a plus
Have tools, indicators, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, etc.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily CNC mill production, ensuring orders are completed on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills; verify router, drawings, and programs for accuracy.
Provide reliable setups, instructions, and tooling support to operators; monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and part quality.
Lead and motivate the machinist team by setting goals, delegating tasks, and fostering open communication.
Train, coach, and evaluate employees; support hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions in line with company policy.
Promote Lean manufacturing, 5S, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage standardized work practices, shop floor organization, and care of equipment.
Collaborate with programming and operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
Drive process improvements, risk management, and knowledge sharing across the department.
Support team development through training programs, feedback, and team-building activities.
Perform additional tasks as required.
Test and validate programs.
Set up machines to run programs.
Acclimate CNC Operator(s) to operate machines.
Program troubleshooting.