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CNC Second Shift Lead

Aero-Tech Engineering, Inc.
Maize, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

The principal duties of the Shop Lead are as follows:

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Obtain work from Operations Manager. Assign work out to support the shop schedule.
  • Provide written tie-ins at the end of shift on all machines
  • Ensures that safe work practices are followed and adhered.
  • Do any other task assigned by the Operations Manager.
  • Advise the Operations Manager daily on the lead times necessary for new work.
  • Train new CNC Operators and where necessary upgrade the skill level of the more seasoned Machinists.
  • Perform regular performance reviews on all employees reporting to the Shop Lead. Also perform incident or disciplinary write-ups as necessary
  • When not involved with oversight or supervisory duties perform all the duties of a CNC Operator. Shop Lead is a “working” supervisor.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area and maintains all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures. Ensure that the work area is free of clutter.
  • Monitors all daily 6S Shop Clean Ups at End of Shift and assures they are being performed.
  • Assist with other shop operations when requested.
  • Assist CNC Operators with difficult jobs.
  • Supports metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.
  • Sets up, adjusts, or operates machine tools used to perform precision machining operations to customer specifications.
  • Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines per Aerotech setup instructions.
  • Diagnoses machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
  • Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers and calipers
  • Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Maintains machine tools are in proper operational condition.
  • Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Confers with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
  • Disposes of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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