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Team Lead CNC Operator 2nd Shift

S. F. Gilmore, Inc
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2027

Handmake Your Career at Gilmore Furniture

At Gilmore Furniture, we make custom contract furniture that is hand-crafted, not mass manufactured. Our wood plant team takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead CNC Operator to join our 2nd Shift Wood Manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate a CNC machine and lead a team of CNC and Panel Saw Operators on 2nd Shift to produce high-quality parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As the 2nd Shift leader, you will coordinate machine operation, troubleshoot technical issues, and mentor team members to uphold high standards of quality and productivity.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the team of CNC and Panel Saw machine operators to meet production goals while adhering to safety standards
  • Operate CNC machines to produce parts to specification
  • Perform setups, tool changes, and adjustments
  • Read blueprints and inspect parts for quality
  • Troubleshoot basic machine and production issues
  • Maintain steady production and minimize downtime
  • Follow all safety and quality standards

What We're Looking For

  • CNC experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Skilled in reading blueprints, work orders, and measuring tools
  • Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Experience with forklift operation; ability to achieve certification upon hire
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor team members while maintaining a safe work environment aligned with safety standards in production
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Reliable attendance

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Experience with multiple CNC machines or setups
  • Background with 3-axis/4-axis/5-axis machines

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay
  • Full-time, steady work
  • Opportunity to grow skills and advance
  • Supportive, team-focused environment

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and raise or lower up to 50 lbs. from one level to another
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, or bend and use hands and arms to push, pull, reach or grasp
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, visual inspection, and attention to detail
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment
  • Ability to safely handle machined parts, cutting tools, and manufacturing equipment
  • Work environment is a manufacturing setting which includes exposure to wood and metal dust, noise, machinery in operation, and smells associated with woodworking, finishing, and metal shop environments

No phone calls please. Please apply on Indeed. We are also a secure facility and do not take on-site applications.

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Language:

  • English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26

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