Machinist

About the role

Job Summary The Lead Machine Operator is responsible for overseeing the operation of machinery and equipment on the production floor, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety and quality standards. This role provides guidance to other machine operators and supports troubleshooting and maintenance activities. This job profile is intended for professional-level staff that works autonomously and may coordinate the activities of other professional-level staff, especially in non-routine situations. The following job description and duties are not meant to be all encompassing of the assigned duties. Due to business demands, job duties are variable by nature and subject to revisions, additions or deletions as may be determined and directed by Management or Supervision. Sets up and operates machine tools, including HBM, VBM, lathes, milling machines, ID/OD grinders, planers, and bore, without assistance, following department policy and procedures manual, to manufacture and recondition component parts to customer, OEM and industry standards. Interprets mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches and performs precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping and fitting. Measures components, parts, and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools. Works under limited supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Performs layouts, sets up, and operates conventional machine tools as required - Reads and interprets all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing - Designs setups and methods where none exist - Instructs other shop personnel in proper machining techniques - Continually improving methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs