Vertical Milling Lead Machinist

Vertical Milling Lead Machinist

19 Nov 2025
Missouri, St louis, 63011 St louis USA

Vertical Milling Lead Machinist

We are searching for an experienced and motivated Vertical Milling Supervisor to drive excellence within SM&T. This is a leadership position where your technical expertise and mentoring abilities will directly contribute to our team's success and operational efficiency. Enjoy a consistent work-life balance with our standard 4-day work week (Monday – Thursday), with occasional overtime opportunities available on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of skilled machinists, fostering a positive, collaborative, and goal-oriented work environment.

Manpower & Machine Scheduling: Develop and manage production schedules for work centers and Team Members.

Process Oversight: Supervise the entire vertical milling process, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules.

Programming & Setup: Utilize your in-depth knowledge of CNC programming (G-Code, MDI, CAM software) to monitor and train others to set up and optimize machine operations.

Quality Assurance: Apply advanced blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge to perform or mentor/train in-process inspections and ensure all components meet exact specifications.

Efficiency & Innovation: Drive continuous improvement initiatives at both the personal and departmental levels, focusing on enhancing efficiency and product quality.

Technical Expertise: Select appropriate cutting tools, work holding solutions, and fixturing techniques for complex jobs, sharing best practices with the team.

Key Skills and Attributes:

Proven experience in a CNC supervisory or lead role within a manufacturing environment.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Mastery of blueprint interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Expert-level knowledge of CNC programming, setup, and operation.

In-depth understanding of cutting tools, work holding, and fixturing strategies.

A goal-oriented mindset and a dedicated team player.

A strong desire to coach, mentor, and develop team members to reach their full potential.

At Schwoeppe Machine & Tool, we prioritize a strong team mentality and positive workplace morale. In addition to a supportive work environment, we offer competitive benefits, including:

100% company-paid health insurance for team members and their families

Company-paid life insurance for all team members

401(k) retirement plan and a company profit-sharing program

Optional 4-day, 40-hour work week for improved work-life balance

Please feel free to contact HR@schwoeppemachine.com with any questions you may have about the position.

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