Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Senior CNC Lead Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Rochester, NY. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $28.00–$35.00/hr (based on experience)

Shift: 10-hour shifts (as early as 5:00 AM)

Why you should apply to be Senior CNC Lead Operator:

• Competitive pay rate with potential for temp-to-hire conversion
  

• Opportunity to provide technical leadership in a precision machining environment
  

• Work in a collaborative, safety-focused, and continuous improvement-driven culture
  

• Play a key role in supporting production stability and mentoring junior team members

What’s a typical day as Senior CNC Lead Operator? You’ll be:

• Performing full machine setups and changeovers to ensure efficient production runs
  

• Optimizing tooling, feeds, speeds, and cycle times for maximum productivity
  

• Troubleshooting complex machining, tooling, and quality issues as they arise
  

• Verifying and approving first-article inspections to maintain quality standards
  

• Editing and proving CNC programs within authorization, with a focus on HAAS machines
  

• Leading shift startup, changeovers, and job transitions on the shop floor
  

• Mentoring and training Level I & II CNC operators
  

• Collaborating with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to support production needs
  

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, scrap reduction, and equipment uptime
  

• Ensuring safety, quality, and production standards are consistently met

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 3+ years of CNC machining experience, especially in metalworking
  

• Possess advanced blueprint reading skills and a solid understanding of GD&T
  

• Have strong CNC programming and editing experience (HAAS experience required)
  

• Demonstrate expertise in tooling, fixturing, and process optimization
  

• Are recognized as a technical resource and leader on the shop floor
  

• Are physically able to perform prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and other hands-on tasks in a loud, production environment
  

• Are comfortable using PPE such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hearing protection

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Senior CNC Lead Operator today!

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