Team Lead- Machine Shop

Job Overview

You will work closely with a hands‑on manufacturing team within a machining department, collaborating daily with operators, engineers, programmers, and production personnel. This team focuses on producing high‑quality machined components efficiently while maintaining strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement standards. You will also serve as a key point of contact for team members, helping coordinate workflow and resolve issues on the shop floor.

As a member of the machining/production team, you will be responsible for leading daily departmental operations while ensuring the efficient production of high‑quality parts. You will assign and direct team activities, support machining operations, and help resolve technical and process‑related challenges. You will play a key role in maintaining production standards by overseeing work quality, verifying output accuracy, and ensuring schedules are met.

Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements, optimizing tooling and setups, and improving overall workflow efficiency. This role supports both team members and leadership by providing guidance, training, and direct hands‑on assistance when needed, while also communicating issues and performance updates to appropriate leaders.

• How many years of experience as a setup operator do you have?
• Do you have a strong knowledge of machining techniques and machine shop practices?
• Do you have experience setting up and operating conventional and CNC equipment?
• Can you read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications?
• Are you proficient in using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)?
• Can you develop process sheets and follow detailed instructions?
• Do you have a strong understanding and adherence to safety practices?

• Assign and direct daily work for departmental team members to meet production goals
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machines to fabricate parts
• Monitor production output to ensure quality standards and accurate counts
• Troubleshoot machining or assembly issues in collaboration with engineers and production staff
• Check cycle times, identify inefficiencies, and report machine malfunctions
• Implement process improvements such as new tooling, fixtures, or workflow adjustments
• Train and support team members while ensuring proper procedures are followed
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with safety policies
• Serve as a point of contact for team communication and operational coordination

• Frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching outward, lifting up to 20 lbs. Frequent exposure to dust or vapors within OSHA limits and loud noises
• Occasional sitting, reaching up/over shoulder, climbing, squatting or kneeling, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasional exposure to heat/humidity

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $31.50 - $34.50 per hour.

Additional information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at  Other benefit offerings may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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