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Sr.Team Lead

CoorsTek

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Oak Ridge, TN
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

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
  • 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

: 25.65 - 31.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!