2nd shift Lead Machinist

Lead Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift

Location:

Broken Arrow, OK

Pay: BOE, depending on experience

Schedule:

2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday

Job Type: Full-Time

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision machine shop
• Proficient with both CNC lathes and CNC mills
• Strong CNC setup experience, including tooling, work holding, offsets, and program verification
• Proficient making program edits and adjustments at Fanuc controls
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and setup documentation
• Strong understanding of precision measurement and tight-tolerance machining
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and quality issues
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to delegate work and make production decisions with limited supervision
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

We are seeking an experienced Lead Setup Machinist to oversee 2nd shift machining operations in a precision manufacturing environment. This position requires a highly skilled machinist who is proficient in both CNC lathes and mills and can serve as a technical resource for the machining team. The Lead Setup Machinist will handle complex setups, make Fanuc program edits, troubleshoot production issues, delegate work, and make day-to-day decisions with limited management support.

• Set up and operate both CNC lathes and CNC mills
• Select and install appropriate tooling, inserts, fixtures, work holding, and cutting tools
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs using Fanuc controls
• Make program adjustments, offsets, and corrections to maintain quality and production requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, work instructions, and job documentation
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues
• Identify problems affecting quality, productivity, or machine uptime and determine appropriate solutions
• Help prioritize jobs and delegate work to machinists and operators based on production needs
• Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced machinists
• Monitor production progress and help keep jobs on schedule
• Make decisions regarding setups, tooling, machining methods, and production priorities with limited supervision
• Communicate production issues, quality concerns, and job status to management
• Assist with training and development of machining personnel
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
• Ensure proper quality and safety procedures are followed throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machining environment

• Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling, work holding, and machining processes
• Experience machining complex, close-tolerance components
• Experience with low-volume, high-mix precision machining preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to read and modify existing CNC programs without extensive supervision
• Experience working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other industrial materials
• Strong understanding of shop math and precision measurement
• Previous lead, trainer, senior machinist, or informal leadership experience preferred
• Ability to remain productive and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment

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