CNC Lathe Machinist Lead

CNC Lathe Machinist Lead (Multiple Shifts)

Full Time - Employee Manual Labor Fife, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands‑on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission‑critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands‑on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride.
One Team! One Mission!

Qualified Lead CNC Machinist will have exemplary manufacturing skills, a working knowledge and experience on a variety of CNC machines and controls, and a dedication to being part of a world‑class manufacturing team.

• Working a full‑time, onsite position at our Fife, WA location.
• Work with shop foreman and manager to organize the work for the evening.
• Work with employees to maintain and improve efficiencies while maintaining quality.
• Inspect work using gaging and inspection equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Meet department and personal expectations for productivity, quality, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Follow guidelines for work scheduling and understand delivery objectives.
• Communicate pertinent information well with others, and be a company/team player.
• Maintain a good work ethic and attendance. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Report any machine or process problems or variances to foreman/manager.
• Able to perform multiple tasks, running several machines simultaneously.
• Follow all safety guidelines established by the company, including proper use of equipment and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience as a lead/supervisor, or other leadership role.
• Previous knowledge of tooling, fixtures, materials, and processes.
• Understanding of machinery (mills and lathes).
• History of good work standards, quality, and team participation.
• Competent in the operation and performance of multiple machining tools.
• Computer skills. Ability to look up files as necessary.
• Ability to qualify simple parts using a variety of inspection equipment.
• Good mathematical and print reading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Works independently, follows instructions, can concentrate for long periods of time.
• Communicates well verbally and in writing.

• Five years’ experience in the manufacturing industry with knowledge of speeds and feeds and two years of lead or other leadership experience.
• Experience with MS applications.
• Strong skills and aptitude in math.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Reach forward, up, down and to the side to move equipment.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the company, and…