Sr.Team Lead at CoorsTek Inc — Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title

Sr.Team Lead

We are seeking a Senior CNC Team Lead to oversee daily operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team operating complex, multi-axis CNC equipment, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met.

This is a working leadership role, combining hands-on CNC work with team supervision, coaching, and performance management.

Why CoorsTek? | Benefits & Incentives

• Additional $2.50/hour shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts
• Base salary of $27-34/hour
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% (no vesting period)
• Health insurance starting in less than 30 days
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 2 weeks PTO in year 1, 3 weeks in year 2, increasing with tenure
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Annual bonus program and regular merit increases
• $300 annual wellness reimbursement
• Temperature-controlled machining environment
• All tools provided by CoorsTek
• Mental health support and Marketplace Chaplains
• Family Assistance Program for financial hardships
• Ongoing training and employee development
• Strong culture of internal promotion and advancement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct operators working on complex, multi-axis CNC machinery
• Ensure production schedules are met with a focus on quality and on-time delivery
• Communicate staffing needs, production challenges, and KPI performance to leadership
• Monitor and track production data (workflow, scrap, efficiency) and escalate issues as needed
• Partner with production planning to manage workflow and scheduling
• Train, coach, and develop team members on processes, procedures, and safety standards
• Conduct performance feedback, time approvals, and support hiring/disciplinary processes
• Perform hands-on CNC setup and operation as needed
• Conduct in-process inspections and adjust machines or escalate issues when necessary
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Follow all PPE and safety requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (REQUIRED)
• 4+ years of combined CNC and manufacturing leadership experience preferred
• Experience with multi-axis CNC equipment strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and follow inspection and customer specifications
• Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, and 6S principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Intermediate math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams

Target Hiring Range

: 27.00 - 34.00