Mill Department Manager - Lafayette
13 hours ago
Job description
About the Company:
The Mill Department Manager is responsible for leading daily operations of the CNC milling department within an AS9100-certified, ITAR-compliant precision machining environment.
This role oversees 11 total machinists across 1st and 2nd shift, ensures production goals are met, supports programming and setup activities, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
The Mill Department Manager will help strengthen a clean, training-focused culture while supporting the company's transition toward Mastercam programming and paperless manufacturing processes.
About the Role:
The Mill Department Manager is responsible for leading daily operations of the CNC milling department within an AS9100-certified, ITAR-compliant precision machining environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead CNC milling department operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are consistently achieved
Directly manage 9 machinists on 1st shift and support 2 machinists on 2nd shift in coordination with the night supervisor
Provide daily prioritization, scheduling guidance, and coordination to meet customer and internal production demands
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment aligned with company standards
Assist with CNC programming support, troubleshooting, and process optimization
Provide hands-on guidance for setups, tooling, and fixturing as needed to keep production running efficiently
Collaborate with machinists to reduce setup times, improve cycle times, and drive repeatable quality outcomes
Support the company transition to Mastercam and help implement best practices and programming standards
Oversee milling production across 9 CNC machines, including:
(4) 5-axis DMG Mori CNC Mills
(5) 3-axis and 4-axis Mazak CNC Mills
Ensure consistent performance when machining exotics and hard metals, including:
Stainless steels and age-hardened stainless
Inconel and high-temp alloys
Aluminum and other specialty alloys
Troubleshoot issues related to tool life, feeds/speeds, workholding, and surface finish requirements
Ensure department adherence to AS9100 requirements, internal procedures, and customer specifications
Maintain compliance with ITAR regulations and export-controlled handling requirements
Promote right-first-time quality through training, inspection awareness, and process accountability
Participate in audits and support corrective action and continuous improvement efforts
Lead with a family-oriented, employee-focused approach aligned with company core values
Train, coach, and develop machinists through consistent feedback and support
Promote a growth mindset and culture of learning, continuous improvement, and teamwork
Encourage standard work, cross-training, and skill progression within the department
Qualifications
Previous leadership experience in a CNC machining or milling environment (Supervisor, Lead, or Manager level)
Strong working knowledge of:
CNC milling operations (3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis)
Machinist setups, tooling selection, and machining strategies
Blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals
Process troubleshooting and production workflow
Experience working in an AS9100-certified manufacturing environment
Experience working in an ITAR-compliant shop or similar controlled manufacturing environment
Ability to lead and support a team of machinists through accountability, coaching, and training
Required Skills
Programming experience and/or strong understanding of CNC programming principles
Familiarity with Mastercam (or ability to support transition from current CAM platform)
Prior experience driving paperless manufacturing initiatives or digital documentation systems
Experience machining tight-tolerance aerospace or defense components
Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset (efficiency, scrap reduction, setup reduction, 5S, etc.)
Preferred Skills
Manufacturing and shop-floor environment with exposure to typical machining conditions (noise, coolants, moving equipment)
Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance as needed
Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with safety standards
Pay range and compensation package
Pay Rate:
$40–$50/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Overtime:
Paid at 1.5x after 40 hours/week
Quarterly Bonus Program:
Paid out quarterly and based on factors including pay rate, tenure, and performance metrics
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