Lead Machinist

LEAD MACHINIST

Department: Fabrication

Reports To: Director of Fabrication

Location: Compton, CA

Reporting to the Director of Fabrication, the Lead Machinist will be responsible for operating, maintaining and programming all CNC equipment in a fast-paced scenic shop environment.  CNC Lead will manage communications with and file workflow from the digital fabrication team to ensure timely and accurate execution of all CNC cut files.  The Lead Machinist will maintain ideal machining parameters through machinery maintenance and safe operations. Lead Machinist will partner with the Director of Fabrication to establish and adhere to project timelines, material needs, and maintenance of machinery and workspace.  

• Program and run CNC programs on a range of machines, including routers, plasma cutters, and laser cutters
• Lead the CNC Operator in learning operations/systems/organization of that role
• Make use of all cam software associated with each machine
• Maintaining tool crib inventory and equipment maintenance schedules
• Coordinate with the Digital Fabrication/Drafting team  and Fabrication Managers to establish timelines and priorities across projects
• Lifting large format sheet and laminate materials up to 5’ X 10’
• Ensure production quality standards are safely and efficiently met to fulfill project requirements and deadlines in a cost effective manner
• Maintaining CNC area cleanliness and project specific organization
• Organizing and managing workflow according to project deadlines.  
• Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends to ensure all jobs are completed within designated timelines
• Calibrate and setup CNC machine for safe and optimal operation
• Supervise machine throughout full duration of run cycles
• Inspect completed parts to ensure accuracy of machining to blueprint specifications
• Ensuring proper safety practices are followed, personal protective equipment is worn at all times, and that a safe and efficient work space is maintained
• ve equipment is worn at all times, and that a safe and efficient work space is maintained

• Have 2 years experience as a CNC Machinist
• Have extensive experience using V-Carve & CAD
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, orthographic and technical drawings
• Skill in operating precision measuring devices to ensure accuracy of machine
• Have mechanical aptitude and extensive mathematical and g-code knowledge 
• Have strong Computer skills and Good Common Sense 
• Experience with Laguna Tools a plus
• Scenic or theater background a plus