VMC Lead Machinist -- Precision Milling Operations

Role Overview Reports to: Manufacturing ManagerGuide a team of Makers in a high-mix, precision machining environment. You will coordinate daily work, keep quality and safety front-and-center, and ensure our vertical CNC milling operations hit plan—every shift. A Day in the Life Start-up: Open the day by reviewing job travelers and prints, confirming fixtures, tooling, material, and gages are ready so each Maker can begin on time.First articles & in-process: Verify dimensions and features through in-process checks so parts meet all specifications and tolerances.Flow control: Partner with the Manufacturing Manager and Production Scheduler to sequence jobs and adjust the workflow to the ERP master schedule.Quality system discipline: Audit adherence to standard work instructions and process control plans; intervene when deviations appear.Problem solving in real time: Use structured tools—5 Why and other formal methods—to troubleshoot issues, remove roadblocks, and escalate when needed.Safety and 6S: Champion the team’s safety practices and lead our 6S audits to maintain an orderly, clean, and hazard-free area.Continuous improvement: Drive the Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program, support Kata walks, and implement actions that reduce scrap, eliminate rework, and increase metal removal rates.Coaching: Mentor, train, and develop Makers—build a team of problem preventers rather than problem detectors.Communication hub: Serve as a go-to resource to resolve technical issues that could impact schedule success.Closeout: Ensure production reporting and paperwork are complete and accurate, including good part counts and scrap documentation. What You Will Own Reading travelers and engineering drawings to produce accurate parts.Performing and verifying required inspection checks to confirm compliance with all specs.Ensuring the team has the right tools, gages, materials, and equipment for assigned work.Reviewing unplanned scrap with team members and leadership to find root causes and implement countermeasures.Monitoring daily quality, safety, and productivity metrics and taking action when results drift.Supporting and updating process controls and procedures to drive consistent outcomes.Providing performance input and recommending individual development plans for Makers.Demonstrating leadership aligned with company core values and taking on related duties as needed. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (GED).Hands-on expertise with standard shop measurement tools: calipers, OD/ID micrometers (including intra-mics), and various gauges.Background in a high-mix precision machine shop.Proven ability to set up and run vertical CNC milling machines.Mastercam programming/troubleshooting experience preferred.Lean and quality system exposure preferred: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, AS9100D.Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and remaining on your feet for extended periods.Comfort operating material handling equipment, including forklifts.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Computer literacy; Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel experience preferred.Skilled at prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced production setting. Proficiencies We Value GD&T and blueprint interpretationQuality inspection practicesTeam leadership and people developmentEquipment diagnostics and troubleshootingStructured problem-solving (5 Why/root cause)CNC programming fundamentalsFollowing and improving SOPsAS9100 and ISO 9001 familiarityProduction setups for repeat runsCAD/CAM competencyEffective communicationManufacturing floor experienceBasic computer skills Tools & Technology You’ll Use 3–4 axis and 5 axis vertical machining centers (VMCs)CAD and CAM softwareOptical comparatorOverhead crane and material handling equipmentCalipers, micrometers, and other precision metrology toolsForklifts

Salary : $35 - $45