Lead Machinist
Core
Lead day-to-day operations of a machine shop to produce precision hardware components, fixtures, and prototypes for product development and testing.
Role type
Lead Machinist
Builds
Physical hardware systems, precision components, fixtures, and prototypes for engineering design tools
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Precision machining
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC milling and lathe operation, CAM software programming, GD&T interpretation, precision metrology, shop workflow management, tooling development, troubleshooting, mentorship
Preferred skills
Aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience, machining titanium/aluminum, additive manufacturing knowledge, startup environment experience
Technologies
CNC mills, CNC lathes, Haas, Okuma, Mazak, DMG Mori, CAM software, CMM tools
Responsibilities
Oversee daily machine shop operations and scheduling, program and operate CNC equipment to manufacture parts, interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, develop tooling and shop processes, inspect finished parts using metrology tools, mentor and hire machinists, drive continuous improvement in cycle times and scrap reduction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
