Primus AerospaceVerified Source

CNC Mill Production Team Lead

62K–62K
Onsite · Denver, Colorado
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Primus Aerospace seeks a CNC Mill Production Team Lead to oversee manufacturing operations at their Lakewood facility. The role involves managing production personnel and processes while collaborating across departments to ensure customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Oversee daily CNC mill production ensuring orders are completed on time within cost and quality standards
  • 2Set up and operate 3-4-5 axis CNC mills verifying router drawings and programs for accuracy
  • 3Provide reliable setups instructions and tooling support to operators monitoring cycle times scrap rates and part quality
  • 4Lead and motivate the machinist team by setting goals delegating tasks and fostering open communication
  • 5Train coach and evaluate employees supporting hiring performance management and disciplinary actions
  • 6Promote Lean manufacturing 5S safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
  • 7Manage standardized work practices shop floor organization and equipment care
  • 8Collaborate with programming and operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes
  • 9Drive process improvements risk management and knowledge sharing across the department
  • 10Support team development through training programs feedback and team-building activities
  • 11Perform additional tasks as required

Requirements10

  • 1High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of machining experience
  • 2Ability to set up CNC Mills
  • 3Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing print reading and mathematics manufacturing processes
  • 4MS Office knowledge especially Excel
  • 5Excellent communication skills both verbal and written strong aptitude for organization and time management
  • 6Ability to delegate tasks thorough attention to detail capacity to analyze and problem solve
  • 7Proven ability to lead and drive employee engagement and accountability
  • 8Knowledge of performance metrics
  • 9Experience and confidence in making decisions high self-initiative working well under pressure
  • 10Preferred experience decreasing turnaround times ability to streamline work processes understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 minimum 5 years experience as a CNC set-up machinist 3-axis Mastercam programming experience a plus

Salary Insight

$62k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationDenver, Colorado

Required Skills

cnc mill productionlean manufacturingquality controlprocess improvementteam leadership
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