CNC Lead

CNC Lead

Date:
Jul 31, 2026

Location:

Glendale, AZ, US, 85301

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 76913

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day.

They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

The CNC Machining Lead supports daily machining operations by coordinating operator assignments, monitoring production priorities, maintaining schedule flow, and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with quality and SOP requirements. This role works closely with CNC operators, cell leads, Production Control, Quality, Maintenance, and the Supervisor to help keep production moving and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Schedule operators on machines and coordinate daily work assignments with cell leads.
• Ensure hot jobs and priority work orders are actively being worked according to schedule needs.
• Partner with Production Control on schedule changes, job releases, material needs, and priority updates.
• Create maintenance work orders when equipment issues or repair needs are identified.
• Verify programs are downloaded and available in the system before work begins.
• Review finished jobs, routers, and operator sign-offs for accuracy and completion.
• Review closed jobs in outgoing Work in Progress areas to confirm proper documentation, sign-offs, and completion status.
• Review suspect parts with the Quality Auditor and support containment, documentation, or escalation as needed.
• Process daily emails, provide timely replies, and communicate production updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Complete the Daily CNC Report and update the production schedule with daily metrics as needed.
• Process production metrics when needed and support accurate reporting of output, efficiency, and schedule progress.
• Attend daily production meetings and communicate key updates, barriers, and support needs.
• Perform quarterly department safety audits and help drive corrective actions when gaps are identified.
• Maintain department inventory of oils, supplies, and related production support materials.
• Monitor the team for policy, safety, quality, and SOP adherence. Communicate concerns, barriers, staffing needs, equipment issues, and other items requiring additional support to the Supervisor.

Serve as a first point of support for CNC operators during the shift. Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment. Set a positive example by following company policies, procedures, and standard work. Support training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing with team members as needed. Escalate issues appropriately and communicate clearly with the Supervisor and support teams.

Strong understanding of CNC machining operations, routers, work orders, production flow, and shop floor expectations. Ability to read and follow drawings, procedures, routers, inspection requirements, and production documentation. Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across operators, leads, supervisors, Quality, Maintenance, and Production Control. Ability to prioritize work, adjust to changing production needs, and support multiple machines or work centers.

Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Basic computer skills, including the ability to review schedules, respond to emails, enter or update metrics, and complete required reports.

15+ years machining experience. Previous experience in a lead, trainer, or informal leadership role. Experience supporting production metrics, daily reports, schedule updates, and work center performance tracking.…