Lead Machinist

Texas Hydraulics Inc•Fremont, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a lead-level position responsible for performing progressive machining operations on a diversified line of close-tolerance machined parts independently. The role involves providing day-to-day work direction, training, and technical leadership to the team, serving as the first point of escalation for technical and quality issues. This is a working lead role, meaning it provides work direction and training but does not involve direct people-management authority such as hiring, discipline, or performance reviews, which remain with the Supervisor. The position requires maintaining production, quality, and safety standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Expert mechanical aptitude
7+ years of manual machining experience
Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, specifications, and procedures
Demonstrated ability to provide work direction, training, and technical leadership to others
Ability to work any assigned shift
Ability to meet physical demands of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in machining or a related mechanical discipline
Experience machining close-tolerance hydraulic components
Prior experience in a precision manufacturing environment
Prior lead, group leader, or working-lead experience
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day work direction, task assignment, and workflow coordination for assigned machinists
Set up, adjust, and operate manual machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders) to perform machining operations on close-tolerance work
Work from drawings, specifications, and job layouts to meet tolerance and finish requirements
Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine issues
Use precision measuring and gauging instruments to verify dimensions and finish
Maintain or exceed the approved rate of production while meeting quality standards
Perform light preventative maintenance and housekeeping for assigned machines and work areas
Accurately document production and labor data in required systems
Identify and recommend improvements to machining methods, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions
Train, mentor, and develop machinists on processes, tooling, quality standards, and safety practices
Serve as the first point of escalation for technical and quality issues; investigate root cause and implement or recommend corrective action
Partner with the Supervisor on staffing needs, training plans, and performance feedback (recommendations only; formal personnel decisions remain with the Supervisor)
Follow all safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision or Management