Lead CNC Machinist

Delva Tool & Machine•Paullina, IA

11d•$45,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mill Creek Machining, a location of Delva Tool & Machine, is looking for a Lead CNC Machinist who can provide technical leadership on the shop floor while helping drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. Delva Tool & Machine and its 6 locations specialize in precision machining, fabrication, and assembly of highly engineered components. With over 175 years of combined experience, 300,000 sq. ft. of floor space, 250 CNC machines and 350 talented employees between 6 locations across the United States and Canada, we leverage our combined expertise and state of the art CNC machining capabilities to deliver quality machined parts to customers all across the globe. Our primary commitment is to provide our customers with a quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.

Requirements

5+ years of CNC machining experience.
Strong setup and troubleshooting experience on CNC equipment.
Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
Ability to lead by influence and support team development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aerospace manufacturing and tight-tolerance machining preferred.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and support CNC Machinists and Machine Operators throughout daily production.
Coordinate machine setups, changeovers, and production priorities.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues.
Review work instructions, setup documentation, tooling requirements, and programs before production.
Monitor production performance, quality standards, and schedule adherence.
Train and mentor machinists while helping develop technical skills across the team.
Participate in root cause investigations related to scrap, rework, downtime, and delivery performance.
Communicate production status and shop-floor challenges to leadership.
Promote safe work practices and compliance with company standards.