CNC Lead Machinist

CNC Lead Machinist

Location : Reading, PA

Shift : 7 : 00 AM-3 : 30 PM, Monday-Friday

Salary : $30.00-$38.00 / HR

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist with a passion for innovation, precision, and leadership? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced professional to lead our Machining Center of Excellence (MCE) — a key role connecting the design and execution phases for manufacturing products. You’ll drive operational excellence, mentor machinists, and help shape the future of advanced machining.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leadership & Planning :
• Organize daily machining activities, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient workflow and labor utilization.
• Decision-Making :
• Use data and experience to make timely, informed decisions that support production and quality goals.
• Communication & Collaboration :
• Coordinate effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams to achieve seamless project execution.
• Continuous Improvement :
• Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce waste, optimize cycle times, and improve machining efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance :
• Promote a culture of safety, following all company policies and supporting our “zero incidents” goal.
• Programming & Operation :
• Program CNC machines for new parts with a focus on high-precision and complex components.
• Inspection & Quality Control :
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections using manual gauges; make real-time program edits to ensure quality compliance.
• Workflow Optimization :
• Monitor customer (internal and external) orders to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Systems & Documentation :
• Utilize ERP software to record job details, time, and production data for transparency and efficiency.
• Team Support :
• Lead by example with integrity, respect, collaboration, and persistence; support teammates in maintaining 5S and quality standards.
• Other Duties :
• Perform additional machining or leadership tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

Pay Transparency :

The salary range for this position is $34-$38. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

You should be proficient in :

Machines & technologies you'll use :