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.