CNC Lathe Production Team Lead

Primus Aerospace•Lakewood, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Primus Aerospace is seeking a CNC Lathe Production Team Lead for its Lakewood facility. As a leading manufacturing partner in aerospace, defense, and space, Primus Aerospace specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts from standard and exotic metals for major aerospace manufacturers. The Team Lead will be responsible for the performance and production of their assigned department, including managing personnel and processes such as production control, quality control, safety, ISO documentation, and shipping/receiving. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong communication skills to bridge the gap between the shop floor and office, and the ability to build vendor relationships. Key responsibilities include testing and validating programs, setting up machines, training operators, and troubleshooting programs. The position is for the 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 6 am - 4:30 pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of machining experience
Ability to set up CNC lathes.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, print reading, and mathematics and manufacturing processes
MS Office knowledge, especially in Excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong aptitude for organization and time management
Ability to delegate tasks, thorough attention to detail, capacity to analyze and problem solve
Proven ability to lead and drive employee engagement and accountability
Knowledge of performance metrics
Experience and confidence in making decisions, high self-initiative with the ability to work well under pressure
Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident to adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience decreasing turnaround times
Ability to streamline work processes
Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100
Minimum of (5) years’ experience as a CNC set-up machinist
Have tools, indicators, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, etc.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily CNC lathe production, ensuring orders are completed on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
Set up and operate CNC lathes; verify router, drawings, and programs for accuracy.
Provide reliable setups, instructions, and tooling support to operators; monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and part quality.
Lead and motivate the machinist team by setting goals, delegating tasks, and fostering open communication.
Train, coach, and evaluate employees; support hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions in line with company policy.
Promote Lean manufacturing, 5S, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage standardized work practices, shop floor organization, and care of equipment.
Collaborate with programming and operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
Drive process improvements, risk management, and knowledge sharing across the department.
Support team development through training programs, feedback, and team-building activities.
Perform additional tasks as required.