The Vision Companies
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Machinist Lead
Posted: 01/29/2026
2026-01-29
2026-03-19
Industry: Industrial
Job Number: 54253630
Pay Rate: $24.68-50 / hour
Job Description
Job Title: CNC Machinist Lead – Night Shift
Status: Full Time
Work Type: In Person
Shift: Night Shift | Monday–Thursday | 4:15pm–2:15am
Location: Monticello, MN
Pay: $24.68–$50.00 per hour (DOE)
Status: Full Time
Work Type: In Person
Shift: Night Shift | Monday–Thursday | 4:15pm–2:15am
Location: Monticello, MN
Pay: $24.68–$50.00 per hour (DOE)
About Our Client
Our client is a highly respected precision machining company serving a wide range of industrial customers with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation. Their modern manufacturing facility supports advanced CNC machining operations and fosters a collaborative, team-driven culture. Employees are valued for their expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence, making this an outstanding environment for experienced machinists looking to take the next step in their careers.
Job Summary
The CNC Machinist Lead – Night Shift plays a critical leadership role in overseeing CNC machining operations during overnight production hours. This hands-on position combines advanced machining expertise with team leadership to ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a skilled CNC machinist with strong leadership ability, capable of programming, setting up, and troubleshooting CNC equipment while guiding and supporting a high-performing night shift team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the night shift CNC machining team, providing guidance, training, and daily support
- Program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines and CNC lathes (Fanuc controls preferred)
- Interpret complex blueprints, work instructions, and GD&T requirements
- Ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met
- Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and CMM equipment
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues to maintain efficiency and accuracy
- Enforce safety policies and proper use of hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and shop equipment
- Promote continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability across the shift
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a CNC Machinist with strong G-code knowledge
- Prior leadership or shift-lead experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency reading blueprints and applying GD&T
- Experience with CNC mills and lathes (Fanuc controls preferred)
- Strong understanding of tooling, setup procedures, and machining math
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments accurately
- Comfortable operating shop equipment including forklifts and welding tools
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented leadership style
- Associate degree in machining or related field preferred
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience preferred
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, tooling, and moderate noise levels
- Standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion throughout the shift
- Ability to work independently and lead a team during overnight hours
- Expected schedule of 40 hours per week on a 4-day workweek
About Us
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Term life insurance and short-term disability benefits
- 401K plan
- Performance-based pay increases
- Employee referral bonuses
- Gift giveaways throughout the year
- Support from an amazing team of recruiters who advocate for you every step of the way!
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