Lead CNC Lathe Machinist 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Lead CNC Lathe Machinist is a hands-on supervisor supporting the CNC lathe department’s goals and objectives on second shift. The role leads a team of 4–5 machinists and performs safe, efficient CNC lathe setup and operation to meet customer quality and on-time delivery expectations. The position is based in person in Poway, California, and works 2:15 PM–10:45 PM PST. It is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt hourly role. The hourly pay range is $32–$41, depending on experience, with a 10% second-shift bonus while working that shift. The position requires at least five years of CNC lathe experience and at least 1.5 years of manufacturing management experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents and are subject to background, drug, and reference checks. The company describes opportunities to learn and grow with support from skilled senior staff.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of CNC lathe experience.
- At least 1.5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in CNC lathe programming, setup, and operation.
- Knowledge of and ability to produce first-article inspection reports.
- Ability to hold tight tolerances.
- Knowledge of tool wear patterns and tool life management.
- Experience making minor program edits.
- Strong blueprint-reading knowledge and ability to apply GD&T when needed.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in basic shop arithmetic.
- Experience using G-codes.
- Awareness of general safety and quality systems.
- Willingness to assist with varied tasks in a manufacturing setting.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
- Subject to a background check, drug test, and reference check.
- Must reliably commute to Poway, CA, or plan to relocate before starting.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace experience.
- Experience with aerospace materials such as Inconel, titanium, and stainless steel.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret written instructions, blueprints, shop drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Experience with CNC software such as Mastercam.
Responsibilities
- Lead a second-shift team of 4–5 machinists in the lathe department.
- Set up and operate CNC lathe machines to cut metallic materials.
- Interpret blueprints, sketches, shop drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Perform tool changes, offsets, and adjustments to maintain part quality.
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other metrology tools.
- Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
- Manage tool life.
- Make program edits as needed.
- Perform basic deburring or rework of work in process.
- Recommend ways to optimize and improve assigned processes.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Perform operator maintenance and other assigned duties.
- Follow company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- 10% second-shift bonus while working second shift.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 10 days of paid vacation annually.
- 5 days of paid sick leave annually.
- 401(k) plan with matching.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Flexible spending account.
- Life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Professional development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
