Lead CNC Operator - 2nd Shift

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Milacron is looking for a Lead CNC Operator to join our team in Mount Orab, OH
! The Lead CNC Operator is responsible for organizing production according to demand and parts availability. Under the direction of the Group Leader, this role ensures the products are produced on time for shipment in an efficient manner. The lead is also responsible for covering the shipping and receiving department to ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are loaded and unloaded.

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Assist in scheduling shift assembly starts according to production needs and material availability
• Collaborate with Shipping and Receiving and other staff as needed
• Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
• Escalate complex issues to Manager for resolution
• Investigate production problem, analyze root causes and provide solutions
• Communicate production status across all shifts on a regular basis
• Ability to read and understand blueprints to help with shop floor employees
• Ability to be certified to operate a forklift / side loader and crane to ensure all critical materials safely enter or leave the facility
• Understand sandblast, blackening and cut off saw processes
• Move product within the shop as needed
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing shipments / freight are safely loaded and unloaded
  • Verify correct product using work order tags according to blueprint specifications.
  • Must use job specific hand tools and precision measuring tools specific to job.
  • Work independently, self‑starter, self‑motivated.
  • Work as Team Lead and actively lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Recommend improvements for area product and processes, actively pursuing continuous improvement opportunities.

• High school diploma or equivalent with relative experience in manufacturing or a combination of both education and experience.
• Experience with JD Edwards is preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Good at math and statistics.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Forklift and crane experience.

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full‑line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment.

Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruiti .

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