CNC School Leader

American Rheinmetall•Plymouth, MI

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The CNC School Leader will be conferring with management to gain knowledge of specific work situations requiring employees to better understand standard machining practices, American Rheinmetall procedures and machining techniques. This position will be responsible for training and evaluating entry level machinists as well as in charge of the selection, development of testing and evaluation procedures to be used at completion of training. This position goes beyond training and is accountable for improving CNC Machinist performance, engagement, and retention. The role partners cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Human Resources to align training with operational needs and business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Minimum of 10 years of machining experience in a production and/or training environment
Experience in training, coaching, or developing employees preferred
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience developing structured training programs
Experience building, improving, or scaling a workforce development or training program in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of production welding challenges, including variability, throughput, and real-world application of weld standards
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees across varying skill levels, including entry-level and experienced welders
Experience identifying performance gaps and implementing targeted development plans to improve skill and retention
Experience improving employee retention or training effectiveness metrics within a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100, ISO14001, or similar)
Experience using ERP or training tracking systems (Plex, Socrative, or similar) to manage workforce development and certification tracking
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and HR to drive alignment and results
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both shop floor employees and leadership
Experience supporting customer or third-party audits related to welding or training programs

Responsibilities

An extensive working knowledge of CNC mill and lathe machines
Ability to operate and teach computer numerical control (CNC) mill and lathe machining centers to perform machine functions such as boring, facing, and threading parts of metallic work pieces such as castings, forgings and bar stock.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, layout, job order and related technical data for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines control settings, material requirements, machining methods and sequence of operations.
Selecting, positioning, and securing tool in tool holder (chuck, collet, or tool post).
Positioning and securing workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
Ability to move controls, to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
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Start machine and monitor displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
Capable of inspecting first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications (including documentation of results).
Enter commands or manually adjust machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Changing worn tools and cleaning machine, tooling, and parts.
Operating bench grinder to sharpen tools.
Performing light machine maintenance (check oil and coolant levels).
Track and report key program metrics, including: CNC Machining progression, Time to competency, Retention rates, Training effectiveness and production readiness
Maintain accurate training and certification records in Plex and related systems
Provide monthly reporting and participate in bi-weekly training meetings
Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
Partner with Production to ensure machinists are prepared for real-world job demands
Collaborate with Quality to align training with machining standards and defect reduction goals
Work with HR to support onboarding, development, and retention strategies
Support internal and external audits, including responding to customer training-related requirements
Assist supervisors, as needed, with certification processes such as overhead crane and forklift training
Maintain training equipment, tools, and supply inventory, including ordering as required
Ensure training environments are clean, organized, and professional
Store training aids and materials in approved locations
Ensure all training activities comply with company policies, procedures, and safety standards
Maintain required certifications and program compliance requirements
Promote and enforce safe work practices in both classroom and shop environments
Ensure all trainees follow established policies, procedures, and safety expectations
Conduct required evaluations