CNC Production Team Leader

🔧 CNC Production Team Lead – Lathes & Mill-Turn | Wilmington, MA
📍 Location: Wilmington, MA
🏢 Company: Tecomet – Precision Manufacturing for Medical, Aerospace & Defense
💼 Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | No Travel Required
💰 Pay: $38.00 – $52.00 per hour, based on experience

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🚀 About the Role

Tecomet is seeking a hands-on CNC Production Team Lead with deep experience in CNC lathe machining and mill-turn operations to lead a production team in Wilmington, MA. If you're a top-tier machinist with strong programming skills, leadership ability, and a passion for continuous improvement, this is your chance to step up.

This position involves programming, troubleshooting, and mentoring on a wide range of complex turning operations. You'll also help drive process improvements, support training, and ensure production goals are met across a high-mix, precision machining environment.

🔩 Key Responsibilities

✅ Program, set up, and troubleshoot multi-axis CNC lathes and mill-turns
✅ Use CAD/CAM and G-code to develop and maintain advanced machining programs
✅ Create setup documentation and act as the go-to resource for shop floor support
✅ Lead daily production operations and mentor machinists in setup and operation
✅ Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on new process development
✅ Drive improvements in tooling, cycle times, and part quality
✅ Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
✅ Champion Lean manufacturing and cross-training within your area

🛠️ Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years in a precision machining environment
• 2+ years CNC lathe programming (G-code, CAM software)
• Strong understanding of turning operations, tooling, speeds & feeds
• Experience supporting or leading shop floor production
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree or technical training in machining or manufacturing
• ERP/MRP system familiarity
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or team leadership

💡 Skills & Attributes

• Expertise in multi-axis lathe and mill-turn machines
• Strong CAD/CAM and blueprint/GD&T interpretation skills
• Effective communicator and hands-on leader
• Passion for mentoring and developing others
• Highly organized and safety-focused

🏭 About Tecomet

Tecomet is a global leader in precision manufacturing for medical, aerospace, and defense industries. With a strong reputation for excellence and innovation, our Wilmington facility specializes in high-complexity machining, mill-turns, and close-tolerance components.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $38.00 – $52.00/hour (based on experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, PTO, and more
• Clean, climate-controlled shop environment
• 1st shift schedule with work-life balance

📩 Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply now and join a team that's shaping the future of precision manufacturing.