Machinist Team Leader-3rd shift; Edwards Vacuum

Machinist Team Leader-3rd shift (Edwards Vacuum)

Manufacturing Edwards US – United States Buffalo

Buffalo, NY
Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).

Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013

Salary Range: $38.25 - $48.08. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

The CNC Machinist Team Lead is a working leader responsible for overseeing the daily activities of a team of machinists to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This individual plays a key role in workflow coordination, issue resolution, training, and continuous improvement, while maintaining expert-level proficiency on CNC machinery.

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day operations for assigned machinists, ensuring production goals are met safely and efficiently.
• Operate and troubleshoot HMC, mill‑turn, grinder, and balancer machines as needed to support team output and remove barriers.
• Monitor adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Act as the first point of contact for problem‑solving, escalating technical or quality issues to engineering and management as needed.
• Support the implementation of 6S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the cell.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training and mentorship for Tier 1–3 machinists, promoting skill development and cross‑training.
• Collaborate with Cell Support Engineers, Production Supervisors, and Quality to ensure smooth handoffs and resolution of recurring issues.
• Assist with shift handovers, job scheduling, resource planning, and tracking of production metrics.
• Provide input on performance evaluations, training needs, and team member development opportunities.

• 6+ years of CNC machining experience, including advanced knowledge of machining principles and CNC programming fundamentals.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading others in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, in‑process inspections, and precision measurement tools.
• Proven ability to drive results through collaboration, accountability, and leadership.
• Strong communication skills and ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced production setting.
• Willingness to work on the floor as a hands‑on leader, balancing operational duties with team support.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires occasional travel for 10% of the position; overnight or occasionally multiple days.

• Annual Variable Compensation Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development
• Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance

• Excellent working conditions and benefits.
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide‑reaching internal job market.
• Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and…