Position Summary:

The CNC Machining Foreman leads daily CNC machining operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising machinists, coordinating workflow, and supporting efficient, high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead CNC machinists and operators
• Assign daily work and monitor job progress
• Oversee CNC machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting
• Ensure parts meet blueprint and tolerance requirements
• Verify first-piece and in-process inspections
• Train and mentor operators on machine setup and safe work practices
• Coordinate job sequencing to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
• Enforce safety, quality, and housekeeping standard
• Communicate production status and issues to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Working knowledge of G-code, tooling, and machine setup

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience

• Manufacturing or heavy fabrication environment

• Experience with steel and other structural materials Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on a fabrication shop floor with exposure to noise and heat.

• Comfortable standing, walking, and moving components as needed.

• Able to use personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Fabrication shop environment with exposure to noise, heat, and heavy equipment.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to company safety guidelines.
• Requires standing, lifting, and moving steel components regularly.
• May involve overtime, weekend work, or project-specific schedules.