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Shift:

1st

Shift Industry:

Medical Device & Aerospace Manufacturing Core Technologies:

Okuma Mill-Turn, Tsugami Swiss, Mastercam, PartMaker Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Mill-Turn & Swiss Turning Manager & Programmer to lead our advanced manufacturing department on the 1st shift Monday through Friday. In this dual leadership and technical role, you will oversee production workflows, manage a dedicated team of machinists, and program complex geometries. You will also play a critical role in our business growth by accurately quoting and estimating new project opportunities while maintaining strict compliance with our ISO quality systems.

Key Responsibilities Quoting & Estimating:

Analyze customer RFQs, engineering drawings, and specifications to estimate cycle times, material costs, tooling requirements, and labor for new contract opportunities.

Advanced Programming:

Program, set up, and optimize multi-axis configurations for advanced Mill-Turn and Swiss manufacturing processes.

Software Mastery:

Utilize Mastercam for Mill-Turn centers and PartMaker for Swiss applications.

Asset Management:

Maximize the performance, setup efficiency, and utilization of our Okuma multi-tasking centers and Tsugami Swiss lathes.

Department Leadership:

Schedule, manage, and mentor a high-performing 1st shift team of CNC machinists and operators.

ISO Quality System Compliance:

Champion and enforce all machining processes to strictly align with

ISO 13485

(Medical Devices) and

AS9100 / ISO 9001

(Aerospace) standards.

Process Optimization:

Continuously reduce cycle times, select optimal tooling, and troubleshoot complex multi-channel machine setups for tight-tolerance exotic metals (e.g., Titanium, Inconel, Stainless Steel).

Position Requirements Blueprint & GD&T Mastery:

Absolute proficiency in reading complex engineering blueprints, interpreting advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and executing exact machining specifications.

Estimating Experience:

Proven capability to accurately quote new work, calculate cycle times, and determine manufacturing feasibility from engineering data.

Expert Software Skills:

Robust, hands-on programming experience using both Mastercam and PartMaker software.

Machinery Expertise:

Deep technical knowledge and operational familiarity with Okuma Mill-Turn centers and Tsugami Swiss lathes.

ISO System Expertise:

Strong operational experience working within strictly audited ISO 13485 and AS9100 environments.

Leadership Experience:

Minimum of 2-5 years of successful experience managing, leading, or supervising a precision machine shop floor.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 4% Match Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Profit sharing Vision insurance

Experience:

managing a a precision machine shop floor: 2 years (Required) Mastercam for Mill-Turn centers : 5 years (Required) PartMaker for Swiss applications: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person