**Job Title: CNC Machinist Lead** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist Lead to supervise our 2nd shift team and perform machine operations and programming. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate with an additional shift differential. **Responsibilities** + Coordinate daily production needs with the supervisor/manager and assist in establishing machining priorities. + Identify and communicate production challenges or successes and apply good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions related to machining and production, quality, and cost control. + Train and mentor new and current employees on department operations and procedures; ensure proper and complete knowledge of training. + Collaborate with project managers to calculate time and material costs for quoting purposes. + Collaborate with vendor representatives to maintain tools, equipment, and supplies as required. + Research and recommend the purchase of tools, equipment, and supplies as needed. + Serve as backup to the department supervisor/manager as necessary. + Perform intermediate to complex machining and programming activities in line with company capabilities. + Provide advice or solutions in technical areas for less experienced machinists. + Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency. + Design custom fixtures for work holding as needed. + Determine acceptable surface finishes. + Program and set up multiple machines to perform multi-axis (3+1 and/or 3+2 indexing) machining. + Apply lathe concepts to machine parts more efficiently. + Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiencies for machining and tooling selection through research and development. **Essential Skills** + Proficient knowledge of 2D and 3D programming and multi-axis (3+1 and/or 3+2 indexing) machining. + Advanced knowledge of lathe concepts including live tooling and dual spindle operations. + Proficient knowledge of complex fixturing techniques. + Proficient knowledge of print reading, high tolerance machining, and geometric dimensioning. + Proficient knowledge of shop mechanics, mathematics, and measurement. + Proficient knowledge of material properties. + Proficient knowledge of commonly used hand and power tools. + Advanced computer literacy, including Fusion 360 or related CAM software. + Proficient knowledge of relationship management skills and conflict resolution. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Demonstrate leadership by approaching work positively and influencing and guiding colleagues. + Demonstrate motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members. + Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple medium to high complexity projects in a cross-functional environment. + Demonstrate initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands and work effectively under pressure with limited supervision. + Grasp basic concepts, anticipate possible problems, and generate solutions with basic problem-solving skills. + Exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations when time is critical. + Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs. + Strong attention to detail and commitment to effectively maintain the facility and its equipment. + Demonstrate teamwork by sharing knowledge and helping where needed. + High School Diploma. **Why Work Here?** We offer a competitive salary, dental and health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and a Simple IRA plan. Our diverse work allows you to engage with multiple industries, including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Automotive, and more, providing opportunities to learn new things and avoid monotonous tasks. **Work Environment** This position operates in a fast-paced environment with moderate to extreme noise conditions where hearing protection may be provided. The role involves exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, hot metal and machining components, as well as various types of coolants and oils. The work hours are Monday to Friday, with shifts from 6 AM - 2:30 PM and 2 PM - 10:30 PM. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of RANCHO CORDOVA, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $83200.00 - $95680.00/yr. Compensation/Benefits: • Competitive Salary DOE • Dental Insurance • Health Insurance • Paid Vacation and sick leave • Paid Holidays • Work with multiple industries including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Automotive and more, so the ability to learn new things as well as not working on the same part everyday • Simple IRA **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in RANCHO CORDOVA,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.