Millwork Programming and Machining Lead

Concepts In Millwork•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Concepts in Millwork is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Millwork Programming and Machining Lead to bridge the gap between engineering and machining. This hands-on leadership role involves turning complex designs into precise, production-ready solutions, ensuring seamless fabrication of custom millwork. The position combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and leadership to bring exceptional craftsmanship to life. The Lead will serve as a primary Programmer and Machinist, while also driving daily workflow, scheduling, and training. This role supports the Production Manager and Shop Foreman by supervising the programming and machinery department, assigning and directing daily work, and assisting with team training and performance input. The Lead ensures smooth, efficient operations, converting engineering drawings into precise manufacturing code and overseeing physical production on shop machinery. This role is directly accountable for driving departmental results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale through servant leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in production machine operation, CNC setup, and technical automated programming preferred.
Strong proficiency using AutoCAD, Microvellum, Cut-Rite, and/or WoodWop.
Competence in Microsoft Excel.
Direct, proven experience setting up, calibrating, tooling, and operating commercial CNC machinery, beam/panel saws, and edgebanders.
Prior leadership experience or a demonstrated ability to coach, train, assign work, and handle workflow conflicts professionally.
Strong knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and 5S principles is preferred.
High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills under tight deadlines, and excellent verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Minimum five (5) years of experience in production machine operation, CNC setup, and technical automated programming.
Strong knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and 5S principles.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and floor guidance to the Programming and Machining team.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and mature communication; establish clear professional boundaries and lead by example.
Execute the Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) strategy, meet established expectations, and offer efficiency recommendations to the Shop Foreman.
Coordinate fluidly with the assembly floor, material handlers, and inventory clerks to ensure raw materials and programmed parts are staged smoothly.
Map out, organize, and adjust daily team assignments, project priorities, and machine routing throughout the shift based on production timelines.
Track exactly what project each team member is working on, ensuring the next assignment or nested program is ready before current tasks are finished.
Strategically load work across primary assets—including the CNC machines, beam saws, and edge banders—to prevent production bottlenecks.
Lead the onboarding and technical skills training for new and existing operators on software and physical machinery.
Act as the first line of defense for technical questions regarding machining mistakes, programming errors, or tooling issues.
Educate the team on Concepts’ construction practices, raw materials, tooling capabilities, and engineering standards.
Create all required programming and part nested patterns for casework and millwork items using Microvellum, Cut-Rite, WoodWop, AutoCAD, or other provided software.
Generate accurate lay-up lists, edgeband take-offs, and optimized cut lists via Microvellum to push out to the manufacturing floor.
Thoroughly audit and cross-verify shop drawings, plan elevations, detail views, part dimensions, and nested programs for completeness and accuracy prior to releasing them to the machines.
Set up, calibrate, and safely operate key machinery including CNC machines, beam saws, edge banders, and other related machining department equipment.
Actively verify dimensions and edge treatments on processed parts.
Gather and review QC sheets from team members as components finish machining to ensure strict quality benchmarks are met.
Maintain a pristine, organized, and hazard-free machinery footprint.
Monitor and coordinate regular scrap removal, dust-collection health, and floor sweeping.