# Second Shift CNC Manager

> Laborup · New Haven, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-18

**Salary:** USD 120,000–150,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We’re partnering confidentially with a **high-end precision manufacturer** to hire an experienced **Second Shift CNC Lead**.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior machinist who wants more ownership without moving away from the technical side of manufacturing. The company is investing in and expanding its **second-shift operation**, and this person will play a major role in how that shift is built and operates long term.

This is **not a desk-based supervisor position**. You’ll be on the floor as the senior technical resource—helping machinists solve difficult problems, troubleshooting complex jobs, supporting quality, setting priorities, and keeping production moving.

The work consists of **complex, tight-tolerance components for highly regulated industries**, so we're looking for someone who has worked in an environment where machining knowledge, GD&T, inspection, and process discipline really matter.

**What You'll Own:**

-   Serve as the senior technical resource for **CNC machining on second shift**
-   Troubleshoot difficult setups, tooling, workholding, dimensional issues, and process instability
-   Support both **CNC milling and turning** operations
-   Provide technical support around additional precision manufacturing processes
-   Help machinists work through **complex, tight-tolerance jobs**
-   Read and interpret advanced prints, specifications, and **GD&T**
-   Work closely with quality to diagnose inspection and dimensional issues
-   Coordinate priorities and keep jobs moving across the shift
-   Identify tooling, material, equipment, quality, or capacity issues before they become larger problems
-   Maintain strong communication between first and second shift
-   Mentor and develop less-experienced machinists
-   Help establish the **standards, accountability, and technical culture** of a growing second-shift team

## Requirements

We're looking for someone who is **a machinist first and a leader second**.

You should be the type of person other machinists naturally go to when a difficult job isn't running correctly.

Strong candidates will bring:

-   **7+ years of CNC machining experience**
-   Strong hands-on **CNC milling and turning** knowledge
-   Experience troubleshooting complex setups and machining processes
-   Advanced blueprint reading and **GD&T**
-   Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and quality
-   Experience with **tight-tolerance, high-precision manufacturing**
-   Experience mentoring, leading, or serving as the technical resource for other machinists
-   Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or another **highly regulated manufacturing environment** is preferred

## Benefits

-   Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-   401(k) with company match
-   Paid time off
-   Life and disability insurance
-   HSA/FSA options
-   Bonus potential

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/B906057ED4/apply)

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