2Nd Shift Lead Machinist

Lead Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift

Location: Broken Arrow, OK

Pay: BOE, depending on experience

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday

Job Type: Full-Time

Lead Setup Machinist – Must-Have Requirements

5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision machine shop

Proficient with both CNC lathes and CNC mills

Strong CNC setup experience, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program verification

Proficient making program edits and adjustments at Fanuc controls

Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and setup documentation

Strong understanding of precision measurement and tight-tolerance machining

Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and quality issues

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to delegate work and make production decisions with limited supervision

Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Lead Setup Machinist – Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Setup Machinist to oversee 2nd shift machining operations in a precision manufacturing environment. This position requires a highly skilled machinist who is proficient in both CNC lathes and mills and can serve as a technical resource for the machining team. The Lead Setup Machinist will handle complex setups, make Fanuc program edits, troubleshoot production issues, delegate work, and make day-to-day decisions with limited management support.

Lead Setup Machinist – Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Set up and operate both CNC lathes and CNC mills

Select and install appropriate tooling, inserts, fixtures, workholding, and cutting tools

Load, verify, and edit CNC programs using Fanuc controls

Make program adjustments, offsets, and corrections to maintain quality and production requirements

Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, work instructions, and job documentation

Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues

Identify problems affecting quality, productivity, or machine uptime and determine appropriate solutions

Help prioritize jobs and delegate work to machinists and operators based on production needs

Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced machinists

Monitor production progress and help keep jobs on schedule

Make decisions regarding setups, tooling, machining methods, and production priorities with limited supervision

Communicate production issues, quality concerns, and job status to management

Assist with training and development of machining personnel

Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation

Ensure proper quality and safety procedures are followed throughout the shift

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machining environment

Lead Setup Machinist – Additional Qualifications

Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling, workholding, and machining processes

Experience machining complex, close-tolerance components

Experience with low-volume, high-mix precision machining preferred

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability

Ability to read and modify existing CNC programs without extensive supervision

Experience working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other industrial materials

Strong understanding of shop math and precision measurement

Previous lead, trainer, senior machinist, or informal leadership experience preferred

Ability to remain productive and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment

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