Lead Machinist

Description

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to the machining operations team.
• Support inventory control and material traceability throughout the machining process.
• Plan and delegate daily machining tasks based on production schedules and priorities.
• Establish work coordinate systems, tooling offsets, and work holding solutions for efficient setups.
• Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot NC programs using CAM software.
• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure product compliance.
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Oversee machine maintenance and ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Collaborate with engineers and other departments to resolve technical issues and improve workflows.
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Inspect parts during and after machining to ensure conformance to specifications and ISO standards.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Perform complex machining operations using 3- and 5-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Maintain detailed job records, inspection reports, and other production documentation.
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
• Monitor machinist performance and provide feedback or coaching to promote skill development and accountability.
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Select appropriate tools, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters based on material and part geometry.
• Monitor machining processes to maintain dimensional accuracy and adherence to tolerances.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Ensure all parts are clean and properly prepared for shipment or further processing.

Requirements

• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Use of hand tools
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals. Understanding GD&T callouts and dimensioning.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
• Understanding of machining related safety standards.
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Experience using CAM software (e.g MasterCam) for programming CNC machines.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Ability to work second shift
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems desired.
• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, mills, grinders etc.)
• Some travel may be required, up to 10%
• High School Diploma or GED; 7+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Competence in managing tooling inventory, setup sheets, and job documentation.
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers) to take accurate measurements
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Familiarity with shop floor management tools or ERP/MRP systems for tracking work orders and production status.

Benefits

• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Competitive compensation packages
• Low temperatures
• Paid Vacation
• High temperatures
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Requires occasional working weekends

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance