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Salary: $30–$35 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday (45 hours/week avg.)
We’re looking to bring on a new CNC Lead / Working Foreman to help guide the day-to-day operations on the floor while continuing to grow alongside us.
This is a new hybrid role , approximately 60% hands-on CNC operation and 40% management/scheduling . We need someone who is as comfortable on the machines as they are directing the flow of work, coordinating a small team, and stepping into a leadership mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of 4–5 CNC operators, with occasional support to a second department (2 team members)
Manage daily and weekly production schedules, adjusting workflows and plugging in operators as needed
Coordinate 16 different active work reports and ongoing jobs
Operate and oversee CNC Vertical Mills and Lathes
Plan and prioritize workloads with a hands-on, floor-first mindset (less technical/programming, more shop-floor execution)
Act as a firm but fair leader—gracious, respected, and assertive when needed
Support job tracking and communication through Microsoft Excel and Monday.com (training provided)
What We’re Looking For
~ Experience operating CNC Vertical Mills and/or Lathes or mechanically inclined willing to learn
~ L eadership or foreman experience , or strong potential to step into that role
~ Good understanding of shop scheduling and workforce planning
~ Strong communication and problem-solving skills
~ Computer proficient: Excel, Microsoft Office; spreadsheet skills a must
~ Willingness to learn and use Monday.com project tracking tools
~ A “get-it-done” attitude with the ability to guide a team of strong personalities effectively
~ Shop open: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
~ Workday: 8–9 hours/day , flexible start between 6–7 AM
~ Fridays: Team usually wraps up by noon
~ Average 45 hours/week, with natural ebbs and flows
~ Collaborative, respectful, and growth-minded culture
~ Hourly Pay: $30–$35/hour
~ Simple IRA with 3% match – starts within 30 days; contribute up to $16,000/year
~ Uniform stipend
~ Paid Time Off:
~2 weeks’ vacation (3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10)
~32 hours sick time
~ Short-term disability: up to 40 paid hours (with doctor’s note)
~ Maternity and bereavement leave
~ Bonuses: Based on company profitability
~ New Year’s Day
~ Memorial Day
~ Independence Day
~ Labor Day
~ Thanksgiving (2 days)
~ Your Birthday (flex holiday!)
Seniority level
~ Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
~ Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Manufacturing
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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