Machinist Team Leader-3rd shift

Location and Compensation

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.

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and loud noise. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways across multiple floors, talk or hear, 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 and specific vision abilities, including close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel up to 10% of the time is required, including 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.
• Opportunities for internal advancement and training programs.
• A friendly, family‑like atmosphere that fosters creativity and idea sharing.
• Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in accordance with all applicable laws.