Production Lead - Machining/Fabrication

Racine, WI
1st Shift | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
Pay: $25-$35/hr BOE

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Production Lead to support daily operations within a CNC, machining, and fabrication environment. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring team members, coordinating workflow, and ensuring quality and production goals are met safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of machinists and production employees
• Assign daily work and monitor production progress
• Assist with employee training and onboarding
• Coordinate job scheduling and workflow within the department
• Promote and enforce safety, quality, and company standards
• Troubleshoot production issues and help drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support shift handoffs and communication between teams
• Monitor tooling, inventory, and equipment utilization
• Work closely with management to achieve production goals
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or lead experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with CNC machining, fabrication, or related production processes
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing documentation
• Knowledge of quality standards, lean manufacturing, and 5S principles
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office is a plus
• Ability to motivate and support employees while maintaining productivity and quality standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist or production professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role while remaining involved in day-to-day manufacturing operations.