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Lead CNC Machinist

HTI
Travelers Rest, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/2/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead CNC Machinist position at HTI?

HTI is hiring a Lead CNC Machinist for a Client in Travelers Rest, SC. This is a Direct Hire position on 2nd shift paying $36.00 Per Hour 5% shift differential.


What We Offer

  • Benefits Package: Medical/Dental/Vision
  • PTO
  • Holidays - Time Off
  • 401k - Company Match
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D
  • Accident Insurance
  • Clean, Climate Controlled Facility
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Promote From Within
  • Free Suppressor - Yearly
  • Discounts
  • Family & Holiday Events


Job Description

The Lead CNC Machinist is considered a Subject Matter Expert for CNC lathe operations. This position acts as a liaison between Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Management, and CNC Machinists to ensure all technical and operational standards are documented, understood, and applied daily.

The role of Lead Machinist is to support achieving quality and productivity expectations for each shift’s machinists. The Lead CNC Machinist supports production changeovers and recovery, interprets detailed blueprints, ensures quality, and coaches and trains others to do the same.


Responsibilities

  • Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trainer for CNC equipment, tooling, and processes.
  • Supports assigned machinists to meet all quality and productivity expectations.
  • Serves as key technical contact for CNC machinist training and troubleshooting.
  • Monitors tool life and ensure tool life standards are being maintained for cost control.
  • Communicates issues which hinder achievement of quality, productivity, or cost targets.
  • Ability to operate all equipment in accordance with standard work practices.
  • Assist as needed in troubleshooting, maintaining, and the repair of production equipment.
  • Reads and fully understands technical drawings and setup sheets
  • Able to teach proper techniques for changing tool blocks, boring bars, end mills, etc.
  • Can complete changeovers, tool changes, and offset adjustments independently.
  • Communicates effectively with peers, leaders, and support functions.
  • Applies critical thinking for efficient problem solving.
  • Demonstrates adaptability and appropriate interpersonal skills.


Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to ITAR regulations.
  • Machine Tool Technology Degree -or- 5 years relevant experience in CNC machining.
  • Familiarity with various types and applications of metrology equipment.
  • Able to lift 35 lbs. on occasion.
  • Requires constant standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including working in and around moving parts, chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
  • Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V/SO.

Salary : $36

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