**Job Title: CNC Lead Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and experienced CNC Lead Operator to oversee and manage the CNC mills and lathes during the 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will ensure the machines are running properly, perform tool changes and offsets, and provide basic training for operators. Additionally, the CNC Lead Operator will handle basic scheduling and time reporting, ensuring that the machines are filled with necessary oils and coolants before the shift begins. **Responsibilities** + Set up and run CNC mills and lathes. + Act as a working lead for the 2nd shift. + Work on Brother and Okuma machines, ensuring they are running properly and set up before the 1st shift. + Perform tool changes and offsets. + Train operators on basic machine operations. + Ensure machines are filled with oils and coolants before the shift. + Handle basic scheduling and time reporting. + Maintain computer literacy for machine operations and reporting. **Essential Skills** + 3+ years of CNC experience. + Proficiency with mills and lathes. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Experience in training operators. + Strong soft skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Brother and Okuma machines. + Troubleshooting and changeover capabilities. + Previous lead or supervisory experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a stable and growing company that is a tier 1 supplier. We offer a great opportunity for growth as we are reopening the 2nd shift. Enjoy a supportive environment in a smaller company setting, with a strong sense of job security. **Work Environment** This position will work the 2nd shift long term, from 3 PM to 11:30 PM, with initial training on the 1st shift for 1-2 months from 6 AM to 3:30 PM. The work environment is a smaller shop with approximately 6 people, expanding to 4 people on the 2nd shift when fully staffed. The shop houses around 10 CNC machines. **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.