Lead CNC Machinist

About the role

Mill Creek Machining, a location of Delva Tool & Machine, is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to provide technical leadership on the shop floor while driving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CNC Machinists and Machine Operators throughout daily production
• Coordinate machine setups, changeovers, and production priorities
• Review work instructions, setup documentation, tooling requirements, and programs before production
• Monitor production performance, quality standards, and schedule adherence
• Train and mentor machinists while helping develop technical skills across the team
• Communicate production status and shop-floor challenges to leadership
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with company standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• Strong setup and troubleshooting experience on CNC equipment
• Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Ability to lead by influence and support team development
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing and tight-tolerance machining preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts is a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

Skills

• Proficient in CNC programming and operation
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

This salary range for this position falls between $45,000-$90,000/year depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, a competitive pay rate, accrued vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance as well as Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance.