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CNC Lead Technician

Kalkaska Screw Products
Kalkaska, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

POSITION/TITLE: CNC LEAD TECHNICIAN

POSITION SUMMARY:

Job Description:

Lead technician will perform the following job duties in addition to base CNC machine operator job description:

Ø Review technical drawings and identify tooling and work holding requirements

Ø Collaborate with Plant Engineer and Mfg Engineering Manager to develop CNC processes

Ø Program, set-up, Operate CNC machine tools.

Ø Collaborate with Plant Manager on scheduling customer orders on CNC machines.

Ø Train and provide technical support to CNC operators.

Ø Collaborate with QC Department on production gauging requirements for all jobs.

Ø Assist with CNC process development on prototypes and new production jobs.

Ø Optimize tool life and minimize scrap on existing products.

Ø Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of tools, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

Ø Embrace department organization for tooling, materials, gauges, and operator workspaces.

Ø Help identify root cause for defective product produced within department.

Ø Demonstrate departmental leadership via attendance, quality, and general self-conduct.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Competent in word address programming, machine set up, tooling and work holding quailification

May be full, part-time or temporary position. Overtime, night and weekends may be required.

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $31

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