2nd Shift Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer

2ND SHIFT LEAD CNC MACHINIST/PROGRAMMER

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Lansing, MI

The Company

Invio Automation is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions, serving high-growth markets including medical device and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our collaborative teams deliver mission-critical R&D pre-validation services that lay the foundation for full-scale automation systems—where precision, efficiency, and accuracy are essential to success. With seven locations across North America and a global network of partners, Invio maintains a strong presence in key regions where local service and support matter.

Invio’s proven portfolio of Industry 4.0 technology includes Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, lift-assist tools for safety-critical operations, robotic cells, multi-station assembly systems, bonding and welding technologies, vision systems, and precision dispensing solutions such as high-viscosity pumps, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending.

Working at Invio means making a direct impact on the future of American manufacturing. We are committed to improving the lives of those who partner with us by designing and integrating custom-engineered automation solutions that enhance safety, increase efficiency, and raise product quality for our customers.

Description

The Lead CNC Machinist works in our manufacturing department and must be able to produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies. This position deals with the stress of managing multiple tasks at once, and prioritizing tasks based on the situation at hand. They may be asked to perform multiple roles depending on what is necessary on any given day. Their greatest skill is having the ability to understand the safety/product/quality and relate this to the team.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans machining by studying blueprints, materials, specifications, assembly drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool and work offsets, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing, drilling, milling, and turning operations and making adjustments as necessary.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Responsible for communicating escalating and working with the operations manager on manpower needs to ensure on-time delivery of WIP.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting weekly schedule of WIP.
• Responsible for communicating escalating and working with the operations manager on any missing materials for WIP.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Lead Responsibilities

• Serve as team lead for the machining team with focus on continuous improvement and accountability for quality and standards throughout the machining process.
• Promote and maintain 6S standards, including safety.
• Set priorities for the department and assign daily work.
• Serve as SME resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Support, communicate, reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Communicate effectively with other functional departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Sales.
• Responsible for developing, training, and mentoring staff ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Approve PTO requests and expense reports, perform reviews, and assist with scheduling.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
  
  

EDUCATION

Minimum of 5 Years of experience is required. High School diploma or associate's degree from an accredited community college or vocational school preferred. Job-related experience and/or training will be considered in lieu of post-secondary education. Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES

• We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
• We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
• We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
• Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
• We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
• We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.