Team Lead: CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift

Position Description

At Systematic Manufacturing Inc. (SMI), we’re looking for a hands-on leader who can bridge the gap between management and the shop floor. This isn’t a position for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all night. It’s for a machinist who enjoys helping others succeed, solving problems, and setting the tone for the shift.

As our CNC Machinist Team Lead, you’ll serve as the primary technical resource and leader for the shift. You’ll help keep work flowing, support operators and setup personnel, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and ensure production goals are met safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has a strong machining background across both CNC mills and lathes, understands the realities of a production environment, and takes pride in helping others improve.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, mentor, and help build something better, we’d like to talk with you.

General Responsibilities 

  • Lead and support the second shift machining team to exceed production goals
  • Coordinate daily priorities to ensure jobs move through the shop efficiently
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for production-related issues during the shift
  • Assist operators and machinists with setups, troubleshooting, and process improvements
  • Help maintain production schedules and communicate issues that could impact delivery
  • Verifying jobs are being run according to prints, work instructions, and quality requirements
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Train and mentor operators and machinists as they develop their skills
  • Work closely with engineering, quality, and leadership to resolve manufacturing challenges
  • Support machine utilization and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency
  • Develop processes and machine code for new opportunities

Requirements

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience
  • Strong working knowledge of both CNC mills and lathes
  • Experience performing machine setups and troubleshooting production issues
  • Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
  • Strong understanding of precision measuring equipment and inspection methods
  • CNC programming (G-Code and CAM) knowledge and the ability to write/edit programs when required
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills
  • Proven ability to lead by example and earn the respect of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior leadership, lead, trainer, or mentoring experience
  • Experience with multi-axis CNC equipment
  • Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments
  • Understanding of Swiss machining operations
  • Experience working with ERP or manufacturing scheduling systems
  • Basic understanding of Wire EDM operations and programming
  • Ability to identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives

Key Performance Metrics

Success in this role isn’t measured by how many machines you personally run. It’s measured by how effectively you help the entire shift succeed.

The right person will:

  • Keep jobs moving
  • Help develop team members
  • Improve communication between shifts
  • Reduce downtime
  • Support quality
  • Create an environment where people know what’s expected and have the tools to succeed

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Compensation & Schedule

  • $35.00 per hour. Higher compensation available for candidates who bring exceptional machining experience, technical ability, and a proven track record of producing quality work.
  • Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM (4 x 10-hour shifts), plus available OT
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay Types

  • Bonus pay

Ability to Commute

In person at Madison Heights, MI 48071: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

The above position description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the role as currently defined. It is neither wholly comprehensive nor permanent and is subject to regular review. The Company may revise the position description to adapt to our customer’s changing needs.

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