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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Working Team Lead CNC Lathe Machinist to oversee a designated cell of machines while still manning a workstation in our Mechanical Manufacturing facility in Huntsville, AL. The WTL will be responsible for guiding a team of skilled machinist, ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and meeting project deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, machining, prototyping, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
Work alongside machinists, mentoring, and support team members to enhance their skills and productivity.
Trouble shoot machining issues working with both quality, engineering and production control.
Quality Assurance:
Be a viable go to for buddy checks and floor inspection operations.
Address and resolve any quality issues promptly to minimize production disruptions by working with manufacturing management and other departments.
Report any quality non conformances to Manufacturing Manager and be involved from a technical point in the RCCA team as needed.
Resource Allocation:
Work with Manufacturing Manager to help fill voids due to absences on the shop floor by knowing the skill set of your cell and where they might best fit.
Safety and Compliance:
Promote a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience.
Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted.
Candidate must be able to work overtime when required.
Applicant must be able to work a full-time, 4-days per week 10-hours per shift, 1st shift.
Must be a US Citizen and must possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Proven experience in a manufacturing and machining environment with at least 10 years’ experience.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, prototyping techniques, and quality control principles.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in lead or supervision role is a plus.
Skills:
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Proficient in using manufacturing software and tools such as Solumina, Excel, Costpoint and general computer skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Expertise in machining, machine tools, complex setups and general CNC maintenance.
Original Posting Date:2025-01-21While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.