CNC Lathe Lead

CNC Lathe Lead

Job Description

The CNC Lathe Lead is a pivotal role responsible for supporting CNC lathe operators, coordinating workflow, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. As a key link between Production Management and the shop floor, this position drives operational efficiency and maintains a productive, well-organized, and safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes as required to support production needs or fill in during staffing gaps.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to finalize machine assignments based on equipment availability and order requirements.
• Ensure all required labor transactions in Shop Floor Manager, or similar MES system, are accurately completed for assigned job orders.
• Monitor adherence to routing instructions and verify team members meet standard cycle times.
• Communicate daily updates, including announcements and prior-day performance metrics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact among team members on shift, providing real-time support for operational issues.
• Assist with the training and skill development of team members, including hands-on guidance and reinforcement of best practices.
• Deliver constructive recognition and performance feedback to assigned team members.
• Ensure daily completion of 5S housekeeping duties and operator-level maintenance tasks.
• Promptly escalate issues such as material shortages, tooling problems, scrap occurrences, and equipment downtime.
• Enforce company safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of machining processes, production workflows, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and company values.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Approachable, collaborative leadership style.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or ability to work as a lead/supervisor.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a 401k with a 6% match, a 15% discounted quarterly stock buy-in, and United Healthcare benefits with competitive rates. Benefit from a $100 steel toe voucher and a supportive work environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

Work in an air-conditioned, well-lit, temperature-controlled, and very clean facility. The environment houses 60-70 CNC machines, providing a modern and efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.