CNC Team Leader in Wolverhampton

We are recruiting an experienced CNC team leader to lead and supervise a busy machine shop within a leading engineering company in Wolverhampton.

This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for managing a machining cell or section to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met. This is a key leadership role combining strong technical CNC expertise with people management, process optimisation, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits and CNC team leader role package:

• £18 ph basic
• Overtime premiums
• Leadership mentoring and training
• Weekly Pay
• Modern facility
• High end equipment
• Career development
• External training certification available
• 38 hour week
• Double day shift rotation 0600 / 1400 starts
• 28 days annual leave
• On site parking
• Canteen
• Pension

Key Responsibilities of a CNC Team Leader:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of CNC operators and setters in daily operations.
• Plan and coordinate workloads, machine schedules, and resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Perform complex setups, prove-out programs, and operate Haas CNC machines (primarily VF-series mills) when required.
• Oversee machining of aluminium extrusions including fixturing, tool selection, speeds/feeds optimisation for aluminium alloys.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and specifications to ensure parts meet tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, tool wear, and program inefficiencies quickly to minimise downtime.
• Maintain high standards of quality - conduct first-off inspections, in-process checks, and final verification using precision measuring equipment.
• Train and mentor team members in best practices for Haas controls (NGC), G-code editing, toolpath strategies, and safe operation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives - reduce cycle times, improve material utilisation, minimise scrap, and implement lean principles.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, 5S standards, and company procedures.
• Monitor machine maintenance schedules and report any issues to maintenance team.
• Liaise with production planning, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical or scheduling issues.

Essential Requirements for CNC team leader:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in CNC milling, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory/team leader role.
• Strong hands-on experience setting up and operating Haas CNC machines (VF/VM series preferred).
• Solid background machining aluminium.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring tools (verniers, tapes, rules).
• Good understanding of G-code programming, tool offsets, work offsets, and Haas NGC control interface.
• Experience optimising feeds, speeds, and tooling for aluminium to achieve high surface finish and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills - ability to coach, performance manage and build a positive team culture.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality systems (ISO 9001 knowledge advantageous).

Desirable Skills / Experience for a CNC Team Leader:

• Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Fusion 360) for program review/editing.
• Knowledge of work holding solutions for extrusions (vacuum tables, custom fixtures, modular clamping).
• Previous exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement projects.

If interested, apply today and an initial response will be available within 24 hours.