CNC Machine Set-Up Operator - Group Lead (1st Shift)

Job Title: CNC Machine Set-Up Operator III - Group Lead

Location: DeLand, FL

Reports To: Operations Manager

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with a 1-hour unpaid meal break.

• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.

About Cadence:

At Cadence, we improve product performance by building solution-oriented partnerships with our customers and delivering highly technical, measurable outcomes across medical, life sciences, automotive, and other advanced industries.

We're an engineering company at heart-with over 75 engineers across our organization-and have built a legacy of over three decades of manufacturing excellence by doing what others consider impossible. We are focused on being top contract medical device manufacturer.

Position Summary

Hands-on working lead responsible for coordinating daily activities in the machining and tooling area while performing CNC setup, operation, and programming in a MIM environment. Provides technical guidance, supports production flow, and serves as an escalation point for machining, tooling, quality, and equipment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow, priorities, and task assignments within the machining/tooling area.

• Perform setup and operation of CNC and other production machines.

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, including SolidWorks.

• Select and adjust tooling, fixtures, offsets, and machine settings.

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues.

• Inspect parts and make adjustments to maintain quality and specifications.

• Verify job travelers, work orders, and production documentation for accuracy and compliance.

• Provide hands-on training, guidance, and support to team members.

• Monitor production, quality, and workflow and escalate issues as appropriate.

• Promote adherence to safety, GMP, GDP, and standard work requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and additional technical school certifications preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in CNC and machine setup and operation.

• Advanced CNC setup, operation, tooling, and troubleshooting experience.

• Experience with CAD/CAM programming and SolidWorks.

• Knowledge of machining processes, blueprints, GD&T, and inspection methods.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to lead and coordinate work without direct supervisory authority.

• We offer full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more.*

M-F 8am-5:00pm(1 hour lunch unpaid), overtime and weekends as needed.