CNC Lead

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Springfield, MO, USA
In-Office
26-31 Hourly
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
Oversees daily CNC operations, production workflows, machine setup, and machining activities. Serves as the primary technical resource for CNC operators, troubleshooting tooling, programming, and machining issues. Trains and mentors employees, adjusts feeds, speeds, tools, and machine controls, interprets precision drawings, performs measurements, enforces safety and 5S standards, supports maintenance, and collaborates with plant leadership to reduce scrap and achieve production targets.
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Who We Are:

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

Job Summary:

Oversees daily CNC operations, manages production workflows, and operates machines while serving as the primary technical resource and mentor for CNC Operators on the shop floor. 

Shift and Schedule: 

1st 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Essential Functions of Job:

  • Trains, mentors, and support new and junior CNC Operators on machine setup, operation, and safety protocols. 
  • Acts as the first point of contact for troubleshooting complex machining issues, tooling failures, or programming errors on the floor. 
  • Collaborate with the Plant Manager to adjust daily workflows, manage scrap reduction, and ensure production targets are met. 
  • Set up and operation of numerical control machine tools that automatically mill, drill and broach metal parts. 
  • Operate multiple machines at the same time when not setting up. 
  • Adjusting the machine for feed and speed, change of cutting tools or adjusting machine controls when appropriate. 
  • Select, measure, assemble and set machine tools such as drill bits and milling or cutting tools using precision gauges and instruments. 
  • Follow specifications or procedures for tooling set-up. 
  • Enforces shop safety rules, ensures proper use of PPE, and maintains a clean, organized workspace (e.g., 5S standards). 
  • Maintenance work on machines as needed.

Job Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED. 
  • An Associate of Applied Science degree or technical certification is highly preferred but not required. 
  • 5+ years’ experience in CNC operations, with 1-3 years of proven leadership, supervisory, or training experience in a manufacturing environment. 
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and effective verbal communication skills to bridge the gap between management and operators. 
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes. 
  • Able to do complicated programming editing. 
  • Able to read and interpret precision drawings. 
  • Able to use measuring tools such as but not limited to micrometers, calipers, depth 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.



Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of experience in CNC operations
  • 1-3 years of leadership, supervisory, or training experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes
  • Ability to perform complicated programming edits
  • Ability to read and interpret precision drawings
  • Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges
  • Associate of Applied Science degree or technical certification
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The Company
387 Employees

What We Do

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications.​ With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

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