CNC Lead Machinist

CNC Lead Machinist

Location: Reading, PA

Shift: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Salary: $30.00-$38.00/HR

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist with a passion for innovation, precision, and leadership? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced professional to lead our Machining Center of Excellence (MCE) — a key role connecting the design and execution phases for manufacturing products. You’ll drive operational excellence, mentor machinists, and help shape the future of advanced machining.

Key Responsibilities:

• **Leadership & Planning:

  ** Organize daily machining activities, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient workflow and labor utilization.

• **Decision-Making:

  ** Use data and experience to make timely, informed decisions that support production and quality goals.

• **Communication & Collaboration:

  ** Coordinate effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams to achieve seamless project execution.

• **Continuous Improvement:

  ** Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce waste, optimize cycle times, and improve machining efficiency.

• **Safety & Compliance:

  ** Promote a culture of safety, following all company policies and supporting our “zero incidents” goal.

• **Programming & Operation:

  ** Program CNC machines for new parts with a focus on high-precision and complex components.

• **Inspection & Quality Control:

  ** Perform first-article and in-process inspections using manual gauges; make real-time program edits to ensure quality compliance.

• **Workflow Optimization:

  ** Monitor customer (internal and external) orders to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.

• **Systems & Documentation:

  ** Utilize ERP software to record job details, time, and production data for transparency and efficiency.

• **Team Support:

  ** Lead by example with integrity, respect, collaboration, and persistence; support teammates in maintaining 5S and quality standards.

• **Other Duties:

  ** Perform additional machining or leadership tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• **Experience:

  ** Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience, including program writing, setup, and operation.

• **Technical Proficiency:

  ** Skilled in SolidWorks, Mastercam, and 5-axis programming and operation.

• **Hands-On Expertise:

  ** Proven ability to set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines.

• **Inspection Skills:

  ** Strong understanding of drawings, tolerances, and manual inspection techniques.

• **Leadership Experience:

  ** Prior experience as a lead machinist or team leader preferred.

• **Physical Requirements:

  ** Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $34-$38. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits
• Sign On Bonus
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CAM Software (Mastercam)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)