Job Description

Job Details

Job Location Pursuit FL - Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Position Type Full Time

Key Objective:

Lead all CNC milling and support operations utilizing advanced 5-axis CNC machines to successfully convert customer-supplied CAD models into high-quality machined plugs and patterns while ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement.

The Manager of Milling Operations provides leadership and technical oversight for all CNC milling and support functions. Milling operations utilize advanced 5-axis CNC equipment programmed and supported through Siemens NX CAD/CAM software. This role is accountable for operational execution, team development, material utilization, documentation control, and delivery of first-quality parts on time.

Direct Reports & Team Structure:

The Manager of Milling Operations oversees multiple functional groups, including:

• CNC Programmers (up to 3)
• CNC Operators (up to 3)
• Block-Up / Platform Team (up to 6)

This role is responsible for staffing, training, performance management, and development of all direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily 5-axis CNC milling and support operations to meet safety, quality, and schedule commitments
• Coordinate production sequencing and priorities with cross-functional leadership
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure Siemens NX CAD/CAM best practices for programming, simulation, and revision control
• Determine appropriate materials, machining strategies, and construction techniques per job
• Ensure proper materials, tools, documentation, and information are available prior to execution
• Maintain configuration control of internal and external CAD/CAM files and documentation
• Provide shop-level documentation to support downstream finishing operations
• Inspect incoming and outgoing parts to ensure quality standards are met
• Recruit, onboard, train, develop, and hold team members accountable
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, CAR, and 5S methodologies
• Ensure proper maintenance of all milling equipment and workplace organization
• Pattern, nest, program, and cut all materials supporting TDC tooling operations including but not limited to nonskid, templates and gauges, and core materials

Proficiencies:

• Advanced 5-axis CNC machining operations and process optimization
• Siemens NX CAD/CAM software (programming, simulation, toolpath development)
• Production scheduling and time management
• Multi-level personnel leadership
• Material properties and tooling construction methods
• Composite material applications
• Creation of shop-level documentation

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop-down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits 3 hours
2. Stands 4 hours
3. Walks 3 hours
4. Drives 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs.) Frequently: 15 (lbs.) Occasionally: 30 (lbs.)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:

1. Simple Grasping: Right, Constant Left, Constant
2. Pushing/Pulling: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
3. Fine Manipulation: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:

1. Right: Occasional Left: Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities:

1. Bending at Waist: Frequent
2. Squatting: Frequent
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Frequent
4. Kneeling on Ground: Frequent
5. Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e.; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high; precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Risk of electrical shock

Vibration

Outdoor weather conditions

PPE: Safety glasses, hard hat, cut gloves, dust mask, safety goggles

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions

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