2nd Shift CNC Lathe Lead Machinist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Machinist to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as a Machinist and will assist the Machine Shop Supervisor in managing production.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains CNC Lathe machines.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping using SMI, calipers, mics, and height gages.
• Set up jobs and select appropriate settings for a given task.
• Read and understand sketches, drawings, and work instructions.
• Maintains production, adjusts feed and other settings as necessary and verifies results.
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Makes decisions independently as required.
• Safely performs tasks, follows applicable safety practices, policies, and safe work behavior.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Recommends strategies to ensure the product is developed successfully, in accordance with all specifications.
• Works with supervisor and other team leads to prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production schedules are met.
• Reports problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labor to the Machine Shop Supervisor.
• Works closely with support staff such as Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, Program Managers, Planners, and Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Multi-tasks, takes initiative, and communicates clearly with your team and management.
• Trains and mentors new team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a lathe operator or technician.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC Lathe is required.
• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Current or active security clearance is a plus.
• Proficient in math.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understand GD&T.
• Machining training is a plus.
• Experience on HAAS equipment is a plus.
• Composite experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a requirement, in the aerospace industry is a plus.
• Programming is a plus.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program

Pay

N/A

Schedule

M-F 3:30pm - 12:00am

Qualifications

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.