CNC Operator Lead - 1st Shift
The Lead CNC Operator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing activities within the designated work area, ensuring efficient machine operation, quality production, and adherence to safety standards. This role leads the team by providing guidance, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance and achieve production goals.
Shift: 1st shift (7am-3pm)
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC machinery for moderately complex tasks, ensuring all equipment is properly calibrated and maintained for optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot machine issues and perform routine and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Assist in the operation of CNC equipment within the designated department, stepping in as needed to support production goals and manage workflow.
- Inspect raw materials, finished products, and machinery to identify defects or irregularities, ensuring all outputs meet high-quality standards and specifications.
- Lead and drive process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancing machine efficiency, reducing waste, improving cycle times, and increasing overall productivity.
- Monitor and correct departmental output aligns with organizational goals and production schedules, troubleshooting issues that impact timelines and collaborating with team members to resolve them swiftly.
- Provide guidance to the manufacturing/operations team in interpreting and applying standard operating procedures, policies, and work instructions.
- Contribute to the development of process efficiencies, continuous improvements, and best practices that enhance productivity and quality.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Skills/Competencies
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow and interpret written and verbal work directions.
- Intermediate mathematical skills.
- Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams toward achieving goals and maintaining high performance.
- Excellent team-building abilities, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Education: High School
- Experience: Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience.
- Experience driving powered industrial equipment.
About MacLean-Fogg
At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.
Why Join MacLean-Fogg?
At MacLean-Fogg, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, well-being, and financial security:
- Competitive Compensation: Rewarding your expertise and contributions.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with preventative care covered at 100%.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Peace of mind with coverage that protects you and your loved ones.
- Disability Coverage: Income protection during life's unexpected challenges, ensuring you feel supported.
- HSA & FSA Plan Options: Flexible spending and savings options to help you manage medical expenses effectively.
- Wellness Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness equipment rebates, and mental health support through Spring Health, offering free therapy sessions.
- New Vehicle Supplier Discounts: Access exclusive savings on vehicles from leading manufacturers.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible benefits tailored to meet your family’s needs.
Diversity & Inclusion at MacLean-Fogg
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and is for compliance with certain record-keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively promote equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Discover more about your Equal Employment Opportunity rights as an applicant. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please contact careers@macleanfogg.com.
Other details
- Job Family Lead
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel Required No
- Saegertown, PA, 1 Crawford Street, Saegertown, Pennsylvania, United States of America