Production Lead - Day Shift

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

The Production Lead is a working lead who operates industrial equipment to produce tooling fixtures. The role requires interpreting drawings and specifications, completing complex setups, and skillfully operating CNC and manual mills and lathes while maintaining quality and safety standards. The Production Lead also keeps records, maintains equipment and supplies, submits requisitions for materials and tools, and plans and coordinates tooling activities and priorities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced machinist with journey-level Bridgeport and manual lathe experience. The position also calls for expertise in CNC or profile work and familiarity with shop planning and tooling, particularly for fixturing applications.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive milling experience at the journey level.
• Journey-level Bridgeport and manual lathe machining experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work orders and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and geometry knowledge.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

Nice To Haves

• Certification from an accredited technical college.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Expertise in CNC or profile work.
• Familiarity with shop planning and tooling.
• Knowledge of fixturing and tooling applications.
• Elementary knowledge of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial equipment to produce tooling fixtures.
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Perform complex setups and operate CNC and manual mills and lathes.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Keep records and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Submit requisitions for materials and tools.
• Plan and coordinate tooling activities and priorities.

What This Job Offers

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