Primus Aerospace · 16 hours ago
CNC Mill - Team Lead
Lakewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPrimus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs. They are seeking a Team Lead - CNC Mill responsible for overseeing CNC mill production, managing personnel, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
ManufacturingMedical
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee daily CNC mill production, ensuring orders are completed on time, within cost, and to quality standards
Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills; verify router, drawings, and programs for accuracy
Provide reliable setups, instructions, and tooling support to operators; monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and part quality
Lead and motivate the machinist team by setting goals, delegating tasks, and fostering open communication
Train, coach, and evaluate employees; support hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions in line with company policy
Promote Lean manufacturing, 5S, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage standardized work practices, shop floor organization, and care of equipment
Collaborate with programming and operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes
Drive process improvements, risk management, and knowledge sharing across the department
Support team development through training programs, feedback, and team-building activities
Perform additional tasks as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of machining experience
Ability to set up CNC Mills
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, print reading, and mathematics and manufacturing processes
MS Office knowledge, especially in Excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong aptitude for organization and time management
Ability to delegate tasks, thorough attention to detail, capacity to analyze and problem solve
Proven ability to lead and drive employee engagement and accountability
Knowledge of performance metrics
Experience and confidence in making decisions, high self-initiative with the ability to work well under pressure
Preferred
Experience decreasing turnaround times
Ability to streamline work processes
Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100
Minimum of (5) years' experience as a CNC set-up machinist
3-axis Mastercam programming experience a plus
Have tools, indicators, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, etc
Benefits
PTO
10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
401K match
Long and short-term incentive plans
Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire
Company
Primus Aerospace
Primus Aerospace is a provider of complex machining for aerospace, medical component & manufacturing in Lakewood, Colorado.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Scott Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Corey Pierce
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2023-07-13
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