Team Lead - Cut Room

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

The Team Leader for the Cut Room leads team members in the CNC functional area, with assignments and specific tasks for the department. This position has responsibilities in administration, production, workflow, work scheduling, and work assignments. Provides work direction, coaching/mentoring to other CNC Machinists that are responsible for machining components, sub-assembly components, and final products. Does not have supervisory responsibility or authority in the areas of personnel actions.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

• →Lead and coordinate CNC machining team members to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• →Set up and operate advanced CNC functions following detailed instructions and established procedures on CNC equipment to cut, punch, form, drill, pulse, spin, mill and stamp, to produce metal parts and components per design and drawing specifications required for subassemblies or finished products.
• →Independently set up machine changeovers, tooling, calibrate, and operate CNC  machinery as needed.
• →Read and interpret basic blueprints, diagrams, or work instructions to assemble products.
• →Machining parts for subassemblies or complex components as part of a larger product.
• →Machining intricate or precision components requiring advanced skills or techniques.
• →Diagnose and resolve assembly issues, including equipment malfunctions or non-conforming parts, using established procedures.
• →Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on specialized CNC machining processes, machinery, and tools; provide training and mentoring to team members.
• →Monitor machine performance, make adjustments to optimize efficiency, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or assembly issues.
• →Track and document production metrics such as completed units and defects; implement Lean Manufacturing practices to reduce waste.
• →Conduct quality inspections using measurement tools and collaborate with Quality Team on advanced inspections, audits, and first article inspections.
• →Identify, segregate, and report defective or non-conforming parts; document root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• →Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace; perform safety walks, equipment checks, and enforce safety protocols.
• →Collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, logistics, and other teams to resolve challenges, improve processes, and provide input on cost-saving opportunities
• →Demonstrate flexibility by cross-training, working overtime, and adapting to new processes or technologies.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of CNC machining experience
• Familiarity with machining techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
• Ability to use machining equipment, hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and testing equipment effectively.
• Ability to produce parts and products to meet quality standards.
• Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies

• Ability to handle parts and tools with precision.
• Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
• Generous Vacation and Sick Time
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching 

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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