CNC Lead Machinist - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

10d•$24 - $33

About The Position

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is seeking a CNC Machine Shop Lead to oversee operations performed by personnel under their supervision. The role involves coordinating machine-shop work, supporting quality and production requirements, maintaining CNC program files, and instructing and motivating employees. The lead may provide coverage for the machine shop supervisor or shop foreman when necessary. On-the-job training is provided. The position requires safe work practices, strong attendance, adherence to company policies and process specifications, and effective communication with coworkers and other departments. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements if the role requires access to ITAR- or EAR-controlled information. The stated hourly starting range is $23.76–$32.68.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 10 years of CNC and conventional setup knowledge and operating experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of equipment used in the machine shop.
Excellent blueprint-reading skills.
First-article layout skills.
Good math skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience with ERP software.
Strong background inspecting aerospace parts and forgings.
Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.
Ability to edit and write CNC programs.
Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations, if access to ITAR- or EAR-controlled information is required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in machining and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Work safely and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
Follow APP policies and procedures, including its code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety, and cultural beliefs.
Inspect parts visually and by touch; remove flash and excess material according to forging process and work-order instructions.
Use surface-grinding tools to remove defects from manufactured parts.
Maintain accurate part and work-piece counts.
Ensure quality and production requirements are met according to job-specific travelers and process specifications.
Review the master schedule and assign tasks and personnel to support production and on-time delivery.
Work with the inspection team to assign priorities as needed.
Coordinate workflow daily with the tool crib technician.
Approve CNC program updates as jobs are completed and maintain program files for all CNC equipment.
Take ownership of work in progress and communicate with coworkers, leads, supervisors, and managers as needed.
Assist Quality staff with administrative support for internal specification reviews, corrective actions, and quality planning; assist other departments as needed.
Attend technical meetings and provide support as needed.
Instruct, train, and motivate machine-shop employees to perform work according to company standards.
Provide coverage for the machine shop supervisor or shop foreman when necessary.
Communicate company policies and safety rules; instruct and direct employee work activities in assigned areas.
Keep technical and best-practice knowledge current to improve shop production.
Provide input for performance evaluations and respond to email in a timely manner.
Consider the effect of decisions on Key Results Goals.
Perform other duties as directed by the department manager.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous company contribution and low employee cost.
Life insurance fully paid by the company for the employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Generous vacation time.
Nine paid holidays.
Holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s.
Sick time.
Annual bonus based on company achievement of Key Results.
401(k) with company matching up to 4%.
ESOP employee profit-sharing retirement plan, fully paid by the company.
Tuition reimbursement.
On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement through a promote-from-within program.