Senior CNC Workforce Development Specialist On-site in Plymouth, MI Target salary range: $75,000 - $90,000.00 We are hiring a Senior CNC Workforce Development Specialist to lead CNC machinist training, workforce development, and performance improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role requires extensive CNC mill and lathe experience, including machining operations, blueprint interpretation, tooling, feeds and speeds, dimensional inspection, troubleshooting, and hands-on development of entry-level machinists. Responsibilities: * Develop, deliver, and evaluate structured CNC machining training for entry-level machinists. * Train machinists to safely operate CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers for operations including boring, facing, and threading metallic workpieces such as castings, forgings, and bar stock. * Teach machinists to read and interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, layouts, job orders, and related technical documentation. * Train employees to interpret product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, and depths of cut. * Instruct machinists on determining machine control settings, material requirements, machining methods, and sequences of operations. * Demonstrate proper selection, positioning, and securing of cutting tools using chucks, collets, tool posts, and tool holders. * Train employees to properly position and secure workpieces using holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers, and fixtures. * Teach proper machine setup, including tool and workpiece positioning and setting specified feeds, speeds, and depths of cut. * Train machinists on coolant and cutting oil application and proper machine operation. * Monitor machine displays and operations and teach employees to identify and troubleshoot CNC machine malfunctions. * Train machinists to inspect first-run and subsequent production parts for conformance to specifications and properly document inspection results. * Teach machinists to enter commands and manually adjust machine controls to correct malfunctions and out-of-tolerance conditions. * Instruct employees on tool replacement, machine and tooling cleaning, bench grinder operation, and light machine maintenance, including oil and coolant checks. * Develop testing and evaluation procedures to measure CNC machinist competency and production readiness. * Track CNC machining progression, time to competency, retention rates, training effectiveness, and production readiness. * Maintain accurate training and certification records in Plex and related systems. * Prepare monthly program reports and participate in bi-weekly training meetings. * Identify machining performance and training gaps and implement targeted corrective actions and development plans. * Partner with Production to ensure machinists are prepared for production requirements and shop-floor job demands. * Collaborate with Quality to align CNC training with machining standards, inspection requirements, and defect-reduction objectives. * Partner with Human Resources to support employee onboarding, development, engagement, and retention. * Support internal, customer, and third-party audits involving training and certification requirements. * Assist supervisors with certification processes, including overhead crane and forklift training, as needed. * Maintain training equipment, tools, supplies, and inventory and coordinate ordering as required. * Maintain clean, organized, and professional classroom and shop training environments. * Ensure training activities comply with established company policies, procedures, certification requirements, and safety standards. * Promote and enforce safe work practices and required PPE in classroom and manufacturing environments. * Conduct required trainee evaluations and maintain program compliance. Qualifications: * U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law * High school diploma or GED. * 10+ years of machining experience in a production and/or training environment. * Extensive working knowledge of CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers. * Hands-on experience with CNC machining operations, including boring, facing, threading, tooling, workholding, machine setup, and machine controls. * Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, technical data, and machining instructions. * Knowledge of machining parameters, including feeds, speeds, depths of cut, cutting tools, coolant, and machining sequences. * Experience inspecting machined parts for conformance to specifications and documenting inspection results. * Ability to troubleshoot CNC machining operations and correct machine malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions. * Experience performing routine machine and tooling maintenance. * Ability to work in classroom, office, and manufacturing/shop-floor environments. * Must meet company requirements for background checks, employment verification, reference checks, physical examination, and controlled substance testing. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing machinists across varying skill levels. * Experience developing structured CNC machining or manufacturing training programs. * Experience building, improving, or scaling workforce development programs in a manufacturing environment. * Experience identifying performance gaps and implementing targeted employee development plans to improve machining skills and retention. * Demonstrated success improving employee retention, time to competency, or training effectiveness within a manufacturing environment. * Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments, including AS9100, ISO 14001, or similar standards. * Experience using ERP, learning, or training tracking systems such as Plex, Socrative, or similar platforms for workforce development and certification tracking. * Experience partnering cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Human Resources. * Experience supporting customer or third-party audits related to manufacturing training and certification programs. Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer
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