Lead Machinist - Aerospace Gears

At a Glance

Company: Rave Gears
Location: Seguin, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $36 - $50 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st or 2nd Monday - Friday M-T 6am - 4:30pm or 4:30 - 3am
Experience Level: Senior (5-10 years)
Work Authorization: U.S. Person (Citizenship, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylum)

Why This Role Exists

This role was created to support Rave Gears continued growth in aerospace gears. As the company expands its ability to produce mission-critical aerospace components, this Lead Machinist role plays a vital part in delivering tight-tolerance parts for space, defense, and hypersonic applications.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Program, set up, and run 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill/mill-turn CNC machines independently
• Machine titanium and nickel superalloy gears for aerospace use
• Lead and mentor a team of machinists on 1st or 2nd shift
• Design fixturing and optimize work holding solutions
• Collaborate with engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
• Uphold 5S, safety, and quality standards across the shop floor
• Continuously improve processes and support implementation of new tooling and strategies

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: DMG Mori 5-axis mills and Mori Seiki mill-turn centers
• Controls: FANUC
• CAM Software:
  Mastercam or equivalent
• Inspection Tools:
  Calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMM, and on-machine probing

Materials You'll Work With

• Titanium
• Inconel / Nickel Superalloys
• Stainless Steel
• Aluminum

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Previous leadership or lead machinist experience
• Proficient with multi-axis CNC machining and mill-turn operations
• Experience with GD&T, high-speed machining, and on-machine probing
• Strong communicator and team-oriented mindset

Preferred:

• Familiarity with DMG Mori/Mori Seiki multi axis machines
• Proficiency with Mastercam CAM software
• Background in titanium or Inconel machining
• Experience leading continuous improvement or process development

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Rave Gears because:

• You'll work on real aerospace hardware that goes to space or defense platforms
• The shop is clean, modern, and stocked with cutting-edge technology
• Machinists are respected as subject matter experts - not button-pushers
• You'll have real input on process improvements and fixturing
• Excellent benefits and career development opportunities

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $36 - $52/hr (based on experience)
Pay Notes:
Relocation Assistance Available

Benefits Include:

• PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Options
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture

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