CNC Machine Set-Up Operator - Group Lead; 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Production QC/QA
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Full-Time Employee - 40 hr/week - 8 Hour Shift O4 Deland, FL, US
Job Title: CNC Machine Set-Up Operator III – Group Lead
Location: DeLand, FL
Reports To: Operations Manager
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 1-hour unpaid meal break. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.
About Cadence:At Cadence, we improve product performance by building solution-oriented partnerships with our customers and delivering highly technical, measurable outcomes across medical, life sciences, automotive, and other advanced industries.
We’re an engineering company at heart—with over 75 engineers across our organization—and have built a legacy of over three decades of manufacturing excellence by doing what others consider impossible. We are focused on being top contract medical device manufacturer.
Position SummaryHands‑on working lead responsible for coordinating daily activities in the machining and tooling area while performing CNC setup, operation, and programming in a MIM environment. Provides technical guidance, supports production flow, and serves as an escalation point for machining, tooling, quality, and equipment issues.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate daily workflow, priorities, and task assignments within the machining/tooling area.
- Perform setup and operation of CNC and other production machines.
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, including Solid Works.
- Select and adjust tooling, fixtures, offsets, and machine settings.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues.
- Inspect parts and make adjustments to maintain quality and specifications.
- Verify job travelers, work orders, and production documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Provide hands‑on training, guidance, and support to team members.
- Monitor production, quality, and workflow and elevate issues as appropriate.
- Promote adherence to safety, GMP, GDP, and standard work requirements.
- High school diploma and additional technical school certifications preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in CNC and machine setup and operation.
- Advanced CNC setup, operation, tooling, and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with CAD/CAM programming and Solid Works.
- Knowledge of machining processes, blueprints, GD&T, and inspection methods.
- Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and coordinate work without direct supervisory authority.
* We offer full benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more.*
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