Lead Machinist

Job in City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA

Listing for: Byrne Dairy

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-06

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Location: City of Syracuse

Lead Machining Specialist (75-100K+)

We have an opening available for a Lead Machining Specialist in the Syracuse, NY area.

This is a 1st shift direct hire position.

Company Overview

Established Precision Manufacturing Company.
Tenure:
More than half of the team has a tenure of 10+ years.
Benefits:
Healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, disability coverage, and more.
Career Growth:
Potential to be a part of succession plan for senior leadership roles.

Duties

The Lead Machining Specialist is the go‑to technical expert on the shop floor, providing support across both CNC milling and turning operations.
Help operators and production teams resolve machining, setup, tooling, quality, and production issues as they arise.
Assist with bringing new jobs into production, validating processes, and ensuring a smooth transition from programming to manufacturing.
Partner with machinists, programmers, supervisors, and engineering personnel to improve workflows and solve day‑to‑day manufacturing challenges.
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce setup times, increase quality, and eliminate production bottlenecks.
Offer practical input on tooling, work holding, fixturing, and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and consistency.
Provide manufacturing expertise during quoting, planning, and project review activities to help ensure successful production outcomes.
Investigate recurring production problems, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions that improve overall shop performance.

Background and Experience

7+ years of manufacturing experience with a strong CNC machining background.
Experience supporting both CNC Milling and CNC Turning operations.
Ability to troubleshoot machining processes, tooling, fixturing, setups, and production issues.
CNC programming experience is preferred but not required.
Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence experience is highly desirable.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
Hands‑on, practical leader who enjoys being on the production floor and helping teams succeed.

Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE

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