Lead CNC Machinist - Lathe & Mill Turn

Job Title: Lead CNC Set Up Machinist - Lathe & Mill Turn

Location: Morgan Hill, CA on-site

Compensation: $38.00 - $45.00/hr - OT available on Fridays - Full Benefits

Shift Hours: M-F 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Requirements: HS Diploma or GED, 5 Mill turn /Lathe Setup experience, Lead Machinist experience preferred, GD&T

A well established precision CNC Manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Seup Lead to oversee their Lathe Millturn operatiions on the day shift. This is a hands on leadership role for a strong set up machinist who enjoys mentoring and driving efficient production

Position Overview
Lead and mentor a team of machinists to deliver precision CNC turning and mill-turn components. Responsible for machine setup, programming, operation and process optimization on lathes and mill-turn centers to meet production, quality and safety targets. Drive continuous improvement through tooling selection, cycle time reduction, troubleshooting and adherence to specifications and ISO9001 quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily CNC machining operations for lathe and mill-turn platforms, prioritize jobs and assign tasks to meet production schedules.
• Perform and oversee lathe/mill-turn set ups and first article approvals
• Bring new parts in to production in partnership with Engineering and Quality departments
• Validate parts using manual inspection methods
• Monitor and improve set up and cycle times, and scrap rates
• Help drive continuous improvement within the department
• Develop, validate and optimize toolpaths and cutting strategies to improve cycle time, surface finish and tool life.
• Train, mentor and coach machinists and apprentices on setup, safe operation, best practices, and continuous improvement (Lean/5S).

Qualifications Required:

• HS diploma or GED or Technical diploma, journeyman/machinist certification or equivalent combination of education and practical experience 
• 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience with proven expertise in CNC turning and CNC milling; strong lathe and mill-turn setup skills.
•  Strong Blueprint reading skills including GD&T
• Natural Leader, ability and willingness to guide small shop floor teams
• Basic computer systems and manufacturing metrics
• Clear communicator with hands on problem solving

Not Required but preferred

• 10 or more years of lathe and mill-turn setup experience
• Previousl lead or supervisory experience in a machine shop setting
• Degree or Technical Training in Manufacturing or machining
• Bilingual English & Spanish

Benefits

 

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

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