Lead CNC Lathe Machinist 2nd Shift

TRIBUS • Poway, CA

1d • $32 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead CNC Lathe Machinist is a hands-on supervisor for a growing second-shift team in the lathe department. The position supports the department’s goals by safely and efficiently setting up and operating CNC lathe machines to meet customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery. This is an in-person, full-time position in Poway, California, scheduled from 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of CNC lathe experience.
• At least 2 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.
• 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 a variety of tasks in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be a United States citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
• Subject to background, drug, and reference checks.
• Must reliably commute to or plan to relocate to Poway, California.

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 lathe team of 4–5 machinists.
• 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.
• Recommend ways to optimize and improve assigned processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all work according to company safety standards and comply with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.
• Second-shift employees receive a 10% shift bonus while working second shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED