Machine Shop Lead

US Cargo Systems•Goldsboro, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a hands-on technical leader responsible for supporting and coordinating daily operations within a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. The role combines advanced machining expertise with leadership responsibilities, with most of the time spent on the production floor operating equipment, performing machine setups, troubleshooting complex machining issues, and providing technical guidance to machinists.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of machining experience
Aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 systems
Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, tooling, fixturing, and machining processes
Ability to interpret G-code and M-code
Experience with CNC milling and turning operations
Proficiency with setting up and operating CNC equipment utilizing Haas, Mazak, Fanuc, Hurco, or similar controls
Knowledge of precision management equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauge pins, gauge blocks, etc.)
Experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers and 4-axis horizontal machining centers
Mastercam CAD/CAM experience
SolidWorks experience
CMM programming experience, including CMM Manager
Safety-conscious behavior
Strong attention to detail
Eligible for authorization from the US Government for export control information (ITAR/EAR requirements)

Nice To Haves

Trade School certification a plus

Responsibilities

Lead daily machine shop activities while remaining actively involved in production.
Serve as the primary technical resource for machinists and operators.
Support machining operations across 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, Swiss-type CNC machines, grinders, saws, and manual machine tools.
Perform setups, prove-outs, troubleshooting, tooling optimization, and process improvements.
Read and interpret G-code and M-code and make machine-side program edits, including feeds, speeds, offsets, and tooling changes.
Partner with Engineering, Programming, and Quality teams to support prototype, development, and new product introduction activities.
Support AS9100 and customer quality requirements, first article inspections, and corrective actions.
Design, build, modify, and validate custom fixtures, soft jaws, workholding devices, toolholders, fixture plates, spacers, bushings, and other manufacturing aids.
Develop creative tooling and workholding solutions for new aerospace components where no established manufacturing process exists.
Collaborate with Engineering to ensure tooling and fixturing support dimensional requirements, repeatability, process capability, and production scalability.
Mentor, train, and develop machinists while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
All other duties as assigned.