CNC Machinist Lead

Wage Scale: $40.00 – $46.00 2nd shift
Job Summary: The role of a CNC Lead Machinist is to work in conjunction with the CNC Supervisor/Manager to manage workloads and machining priorities of the CNC department. This position will provide supporting day-to-day leadership of personnel and problem-solving techniques to ensure project timelines and department goals are satisfied. This position will also be a contributing machinist of the department, using proficient machining techniques and processes to produce high precision parts. Being a clear communicator and having a positive influence on your team is crucial for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform essential functions of Lead position:

• Coordinate daily production needs with supervisor/manager and assist in establishing machining priorities
• Identify and communicate production challenges or successes and workload status
• Use good judgement to make sound and reasonable decisions related to machining and production, quality, and cost control
• Train and mentor new and current employees on department operations and procedures; ensure proper and complete knowledge of training
• Collaborate with project managers to calculate time and material costs for quoting purposes
• Collaborate with vendor representatives to maintain tools, equipment and supplies as required
• Research and recommend purchase of tools, equipment, and supplies as required
• Serve as backup to department supervisor/manger as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Perform essential functions of Machinist I-III:

• Perform intermediate to complex machining and programming activities in line with company capabilities
• Provide advice or solutions in technical areas for less experienced machinists
• Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency
• Design custom fixtures for work holding as needed
• Determine acceptable surface finishes
• Program and setup multiple machines to perform multi axis (3+1 and/or 3+2 indexing) machining
• Apply lathe concepts to machine parts more efficiently
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiencies for machining and tooling selection through research and development
• Perform essential functions of Machinist I-III
• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Proficient knowledge of 2D and 3D programming and multi axis (3+1 and/or 3+2 indexing) machining
• Advanced knowledge of Lathe concepts including live tooling and dual spindle operations
• Proficient knowledge of complex fixturing techniques
• Proficient knowledge of print reading, high tolerance machining and geometric dimensioning
• Proficient knowledge of shop mechanics, mathematics, and measurement
• Proficient knowledge of material properties
• Proficient knowledge of commonly used hand and power tools
• Advanced computer literacy, including Fusion 360 or related CAM software
• Proficient knowledge of relationship management skills and conflict resolution