Production Lead - Machining/Fabrication
Racine, WI
1st Shift | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pay: $25-$35/hr BOE
Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Production Lead to support daily operations within a CNC, machining, and fabrication environment. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring team members, coordinating workflow, and ensuring quality and production goals are met safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of machinists and production employees
- Assign daily work and monitor production progress
- Assist with employee training and onboarding
- Coordinate job scheduling and workflow within the department
- Promote and enforce safety, quality, and company standards
- Troubleshoot production issues and help drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Support shift handoffs and communication between teams
- Monitor tooling, inventory, and equipment utilization
- Work closely with management to achieve production goals
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
Qualifications
- Previous leadership or lead experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience with CNC machining, fabrication, or related production processes
- Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing documentation
- Knowledge of quality standards, lean manufacturing, and 5S principles
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office is a plus
- Ability to motivate and support employees while maintaining productivity and quality standards
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist or production professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role while remaining involved in day-to-day manufacturing operations.