Manufacturing Technical Lead

About this role

Job Overview:
110 Metalworks is seeking a hands-on individual with a strong CNC machining background to provide technical leadership and manufacturing support across CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, and assembly operations.
This role works closely with production department leaders and their teammates to improve manufacturing processes, troubleshoot production challenges, provide input on manufacturability reviews, and drive continual improvement initiatives.
Working across the organization, this role also partners with estimators, programmers, and engineering teams to provide manufacturing input and support problem-solving efforts. Our success is built on caring, collaboration, and learning together through continual improvement.
Primary Responsibilities:
Production Floor Technical Support
Provide daily manufacturing and machining support to production departments
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process related issues
Support new job launches, prove-outs, and first article production
Assist with tooling selection, cutting strategies, and fixture concepts
Work directly with operators, programmers, and supervisors to resolve manufacturing challenges
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Support setup reduction initiatives and standardization efforts
Lead continual improvement projects across production operations
Develop and improve manufacturing methods and best practices
Cross-Functional Manufacturing Support
Support estimators with manufacturing input on complex parts and customer opportunities
Support engineering teams with manufacturability reviews and production planning
Provide manufacturing input during contract review and production readiness activities
Provide technical support to CNC milling and turning programmers

Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing experience
Strong CNC machining background required
Experience with CNC programming preferred
Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, workholding, and manufacturing methods
Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Continual improvement and lean manufacturing experience preferred
Desired Experience:
CNC Milling and Turning
Experience supporting production floor operations
Manufacturing Engineering
Process Improvement
Tooling Development
Fixture Design
Estimating and Manufacturability Reviews
Assembly Manufacturing Processes
Root Cause Analysis
Continual Improvement Initiatives
· Key Success Factors:
Strong hands-on approach
Highly visible and engaged on the production floor
Ability to work across departments
Practical technical problem solver
Team-oriented mindset
Focus on improving efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance
Physical Demands:
Frequent walking and standing throughout the manufacturing facility to support production operations. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Frequent visual focus required for inspecting parts, reviewing technical drawings, machine setups, tooling, and computer screens. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machine noise, moving equipment, metal chips, cutting fluids, and varying temperatures.
110 Metalworks Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Pay: $36.00 - $43.25 per hour
110 Metalworks Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Work Location: In person