Mitsubishichemicalgroup

CNC Advanced Machinist Lead (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerMitsubishichemicalgroup
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Aug 2026

Company:

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description:

CNC Advanced Machinist Lead

Location: Reading, PA

Shift: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Salary: $36.00-$42.00/HR

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist with a passion for innovation, precision, and leadership? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced professional to lead our Machining Center of Excellence (MCE) — a key role connecting the design and execution phases for manufacturing products. You’ll drive operational excellence, mentor machinists, and help shape the future of advanced machining.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Planning: Organize daily machining activities, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient workflow and labor utilization.
Decision-Making: Use data and experience to make timely, informed decisions that support production and quality goals.
Communication & Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams to achieve seamless project execution.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce waste, optimize cycle times, and improve machining efficiency.
Safety & Compliance: Promote a culture of safety, following all company policies and supporting our “zero incidents” goal.
Programming & Operation: Program CNC machines for new parts with a focus on high-precision and complex components.
Inspection & Quality Control: Perform first-article and in-process inspections using manual gauges; make real-time program edits to ensure quality compliance.
Workflow Optimization: Monitor customer (internal and external) orders to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Systems & Documentation: Utilize ERP software to record job details, time, and production data for transparency and efficiency.
Team Support: Lead by example with integrity, respect, collaboration, and persistence; support teammates in maintaining 5S and quality standards.
Other Duties: Perform additional machining or leadership tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience, including program writing, setup, and operation.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in SolidWorks, Mastercam, and 5-axis programming and operation.
Hands-On Expertise: Proven ability to set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines.
Inspection Skills: Strong understanding of drawings, tolerances, and manual inspection techniques.
Leadership Experience: Prior experience as a lead machinist or team leader, preferred.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $36-$42. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Competitive Benefits
Sign On Bonus
Benefits begin on DAY 1!
Employee Assistance Programs
Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
$1,000 Sign on Bonus

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email MCA-MBX_accomodations@m-chem.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information

As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.

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