About this opportunity
American Rheinmetall lists this Cnc School Leader – Cnc Training & Machining Program (Mills & Lathes) opportunity in city of plymouth, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At a Glance
Company: American Rheinmetall
Location: Plymouth, MI (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range:
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years CNC Machining Experience)
Travel: Occasional travel to other American Rheinmetall facilities
Work Authorization: Must be able to satisfy employment requirements for a U.S. defense manufacturing environment
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Why This Role Exists
American Rheinmetall is expanding its machining operations to support growing U.S. defense programs and is investing in the next generation of CNC machinists.
The CNC School Leader is responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving the company's CNC machining training program. This position combines hands-on machining expertise with leadership, coaching, and workforce development to ensure new and existing machinists are prepared to succeed on the shop floor.
If you're an experienced CNC machinist who enjoys mentoring others and helping build high-performing teams, this is an opportunity to shape the future of machining within one of America's fastest-growing defense manufacturers.
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The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
Lead American Rheinmetall's CNC machining training program
Train and mentor entry-level and developing CNC machinists
Teach CNC milling and turning setup, operation, and machining fundamentals
Demonstrate proper machining practices, tooling, workholding, and inspection techniques
Read and teach blueprint interpretation and GD&T
Develop training curriculum, evaluations, and certification processes
Monitor trainee progress and measure time-to-competency
Track training effectiveness, engagement, retention, and production readiness
Maintain certification records and training documentation within Plex ERP
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources to align workforce development with operational goals
Support internal audits and customer training requirements
Assist with forklift and overhead crane certification programs
Maintain training equipment, tooling, and classroom/shop environments
Promote safe machining practices and continuous improvement throughout the organization
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Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment and systems including:
Machines
CNC Vertical Machining Centers
CNC Horizontal Machining Centers
CNC Lathes
Software & Systems
Plex ERP
Socrative (or similar learning platforms)
Inspection Equipment
Precision measuring instruments
Blueprint interpretation
GD&T
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Materials You'll Work With
Castings
Forgings
Bar Stock
Steel Components
Defense Manufacturing Materials
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What We're Looking ForRequired
High School Diploma or GED
10+ years of CNC machining experience
Extensive experience operating CNC mills and lathes
Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, feeds and speeds
Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T
Experience performing setups, proving out jobs, and first-article inspections
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to coach and mentor machinists of varying skill levels
Preferred
Experience training or developing CNC machinists
Experience building structured manufacturing training programs
Workforce development or apprenticeship experience
Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO14001 manufacturing environments
Experience using Plex ERP or similar systems
Experience supporting manufacturing audits
Cross-functional leadership experience with Production, Engineering, Quality, and HR
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Professionals choose American Rheinmetall because:
Help shape the next generation of CNC machinists
Influence machining standards across multiple facilities
Work for a growing global defense manufacturer
Modern machining equipment and expanding operations
Strong collaboration between Production, Engineering, Quality, and HR
Long-term career stability supporting U.S. military modernization
Opportunity to make a lasting impact beyond daily production
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Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay
Competitive Compensation (DOE)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Career Development Opportunities
Schedule
Primarily Day Shift
Occasional travel and flexibility to support multiple shifts as training needs require.
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About American Rheinmetall
American Rheinmetall is a leading U.S. defense manufacturer specializing in advanced military vehicles, armored systems, fabricated structures, and precision machined components supporting U.S. military modernization.
With more than 1,500 employees across six U.S. facilities and over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing space, American Rheinmetall continues investing in advanced manufacturing technology and workforce development to support the future of defense manufacturing.
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Worksite address
city of plymouth, MI, 48170, US
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