Job Description

Job Type: Full Time/DH
Schedule: M-F, 1st shift
Location: Valencia, CA

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Machining Department Lead / Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a small machining department. This role combines technical machining expertise with team leadership, requiring the ability to set up CNC machines, modify CNC programs at the machine level, interpret engineering drawings, and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily activities within the machining department, including assigning work, setting priorities, and monitoring production progress.
Provide hands-on technical support for CNC machine setup, job changeovers, tooling selection, workholding, offsets, and machining processes.
Make CNC program edits and adjustments directly at the machine to support production requirements and resolve machining issues.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements to ensure parts are manufactured to specification.
Troubleshoot machining, setup, tooling, and dimensional issues, helping identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Provide technical guidance to machinists and machine operators to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Monitor production schedules, workflow, quality, and turnaround times to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
Establish clear expectations, hold team members accountable, and address performance or workflow issues professionally.
Identify potential production delays, equipment or tooling concerns, and quality problems, communicating issues before they escalate.
Maintain an organized machining environment and promote consistent work practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

5–7+ years of machining experience, preferably in a CNC machining or machine shop environment.
Strong hands-on CNC setup experience, including job setup, tooling, workholding, offsets, and machine adjustments.
Demonstrated ability to edit and modify CNC code directly at the machine, including making program adjustments to support machining operations and troubleshoot issues.
Strong understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and machining practices.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
Experience troubleshooting machining problems and resolving dimensional or setup issues.
Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising machinists, machine operators, or other production personnel.
Strong organizational, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take ownership of daily operations, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability for results.
High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Lead Machinist, CNC Lead, Machining Supervisor, Setup Machinist, or similar role.
Experience overseeing a small machining team in a job shop or manufacturing environment.
Experience coordinating production schedules and ensuring work is completed on time and to quality standards.

Leadership Expectations

This is a hands-on leadership role, not solely a production coordination position. The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with CNC equipment, resolving technical machining challenges, and guiding the team through daily production demands.

Company Description

Exciting opportunity securing new business for electric motors, starter generators, and related technologies within our current and future aerospace and defense industries.

Company Description

Exciting opportunity securing new business for electric motors, starter generators, and related technologies within our current and future aerospace and defense industries.

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