Machine Shop Lead

At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we’re seeking a Machine Shop Lead to work for a premier optics manufacturer in West Henrietta, NY
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The Machine Shop Lead will oversee daily machine shop operations while remaining highly hands‑on. This is a working supervisor position with at least 50% of time spent machining low‑volume, tight‑tolerance production parts, prototypes, and tooling. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled machinist with strong CNC programming expertise (Mastercam required), leadership experience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Pay: $29.00 – $43.00 /hr (depending on experience).

Schedule:

Day Shift, Monday‑Friday.

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, diamond‑turning lathes, and Swiss lathes.
• Manufacture and inspect parts to ultra‑tight tolerances (as tight as ±0.0001") using precision measuring tools.
• Lead, train, and mentor machinists in machining, setup, and CNC programming.
• Review daily production schedules and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings and collaborate with Engineering and Operations on new jobs, ECOs, and estimates.
• Design fixtures and tooling to support production and prototype work.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives (5S, workflow optimization, work cells, daily management).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment.
• Monitor Kronos timekeeping and assist with employee performance reviews.
• Support company values, ethical conduct, and safety policies.

• 5+ years of precision machining experience (Required).
• Proficient in Mastercam CNC programming (Strongly Preferred).
• Experience leading or mentoring machinists (Preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with CNC mills, lathes, and Swiss machines.
• Ability to machine and inspect parts to tolerances of ±0.0001".
• Comfortable in a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment.

APPLY today and TEXT "Start" to (585) 902‑0334 for more information.

• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, life insurance, short‑term disability.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (up to eight paid holidays per year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave per state/local law.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.