CNC Production & Estimating Lead

Job description

This is not a typical machine operator role. You will be expected to: • Program and run CNC machines • Quote jobs accurately and competitively • Help rebuild and standardize CNC processes • Advise on tooling, fixturing, and potential machine upgrades • Train and support operators as volume grows If you are the hands-on technical professional who enjoys both the machine shop floor and the strategy behind quoting and process improvement, this position is built for you. Key Responsibilities Machine Operations & Programming • Program, set up, and run CNC mills and lathes • Ensure parts are produced to spec and quality standards • Troubleshoot tooling, feeds/speeds, and fixturing Estimating & Quoting • Review prints and create accurate machine time estimates • Prepare cost-based quotes for CNC work • Collaborate with sales and engineering to price jobs competitively Process Development & Leadership • Help define standard work and best practices • Recommend tooling, software, and machine upgrades • Support training of additional operators as volume increases • Act as technical lead for the CNC department Ideal Background • 5+ years CNC experience, including programming + set up (G-code, CAM) [A must] • Comfortable quoting jobs and estimating machine time • Experience with a mix of mills/lathes, and familiarity with CAM tools • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills • Experience with tooling selection, fixturing, and setup best practices • Bonus: experience with manufacturing quoting tools or ERP integration • Bonus: experience with machine upgrades or shop rebuilds This role needs someone who can do, teach, and improve. Compensation • Competitive base salary (please include your expected range when applying) • Performance bonus tied to throughput improvement and quoting accuracy • Opportunity for expanded leadership responsibilities as CNC department grows Why This Role Matters You won’t be a number. You will: • Be central to rebuilding CNC capacity • Shape how we quote, price, and deliver CNC work • Influence decisions about tooling and machine investments • Train and lead future CNC talent Pen Manufacturing is rebuilding our CNC department and seeking a highly capable CNC Production & Estimating Lead who can run work, quote jobs, and help define process until the department is firing on all cylinders.