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CoorsTek

Global supplier of engineered ceramic components

Senior CNC Team Lead - Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time
$27 - $36/hr
Junior, Mid
Oak Ridge, TN, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsPrecision Machining & Toolmaking

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on CNC machining experience is required.
  • Knowledge of CNC machining processes and troubleshooting is required.
  • Ability to read and follow inspection and customer specifications is required.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, total productive maintenance, and 6S principles is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, is required.
  • Intermediate math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages, are required.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and direct operators working on complex, multi-axis computer numerical control machinery.
  • Ensure production schedules are met, with a focus on quality and on-time delivery.
  • Communicate staffing needs, production challenges, and key performance indicator performance to leadership.
  • Monitor and track production data, including workflow, scrap, and 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 and time approvals, and support hiring and disciplinary processes.
  • Perform hands-on computer numerical control 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 personal protective equipment and safety requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 4 years of combined CNC and manufacturing leadership experience.
  • Experience with multi-axis CNC equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Attention to detail and strong communication skills.

About the company

CoorsTek is a global leader in engineered ceramics. It makes ceramic components and materials used in electronics, medical implants, vehicle armor, and other industrial applications. These products are created from advanced ceramic compounds and engineered into parts that offer high temperature resistance, wear resistance, electrical insulation, and durability. The company differentiates itself by its large global footprint, extensive manufacturing capabilities, and a history of strategic acquisitions (e.g., Covalent Materials) that broaden its materials portfolio and geographic reach, backed by a longstanding family leadership. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance ceramic solutions at scale for diverse industries while expanding its global presence and capabilities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Golden, Colorado

Founded

1910

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What believers are saying

  • January 22, 2026 solar agreement with Pivot Energy lowers costs and emissions.
  • Kentucky armor capacity and Benton, Arkansas investments deepen defense revenue starting 2025.
  • Red Rocks partnership and CoorsTek Academy improve hiring for hard-to-fill manufacturing roles.

What critics are saying

  • CeramTec litigation still burns management time, with U.S. Supreme Court history through 2025.
  • Kyocera expanded North Carolina ceramics capacity on April 15, 2026, intensifying pricing pressure.
  • Defense and medical niches create concentration risk if one program stalls in 2026.

What makes CoorsTek unique

  • CoorsTek Bioceramics won French Supreme Court relief on February 2, 2026 for pink hips.
  • Jonathan Coors still leads a fifth-generation family company, preserving long-term continuity.
  • CoorsTek Academy opened July 16, 2025, tying manufacturing training directly to operations.

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