Lead CNC Live-Tool Lathe Machinist/Programmer - 1st Shift (6:30a-3p, $30-45/hr)

Lead Cnc Live-Tool Lathe Machinist/Programmer - 1st ShiftLee's Summit, MO (Kansas City metro) | Full-time, direct hireSchedule: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PMPay: $30 to $45/hour depending on experienceAbout The OpportunityA precision tooling and machining manufacturer in Lee's Summit is adding a Lead CNC Live-Tool Lathe Machinist/Programmer to its first shift. This is not a starting position. The company wants a Type A personality and natural leader who can own setups and production across several live-tool lathes, keep quality high, and possibly supervise operators.What You Will Do- Program, set up and operate Mori Seiki NL live-tool lathes (or similar) daily- Run efficient setups and concurrent production runs across several CNC live-tool lathes- Maintain high part quality through in-process inspection- Possibly supervise and guide machine operators- Keep a clean, organized work areaWhat You Need- Minimum 5 years programming, setting up and operating live-tool lathes daily- Expertise with Mori Seiki MSX and Fanuc controls- Ability to present a descriptive portfolio of your parts and experience to verify competency- Leadership presence and ownership mindsetPluses- Programming, setting up and operating CNC machining centers- G-code programming with knowledge of speeds and feeds for different materials- Grounded manual machining skills- GD&T and inspection methods- SolidWorks, Mastercam and tool path generation- Part and project quoting- SPC, Lean manufacturing and process improvement- Forklift certifiedBenefits- Fully paid health, dental and vision for employees- 401(k) with profit sharing- Vacation and holidays- Competitive pay- Company paid hardware and software training if neededWork Environment- Convenient 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM hours- State-of-the-art, air-conditioned manufacturing plant- Bright, clean, organized and safe shop floor- Modern programming stations with the latest versions of Mastercam and SolidWorks