Machine Shop Team Lead - Weekend Nights

About the role

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a skilled Machinist Team Lead to support a growing machine shop team. The role involves guiding the setup, operation, and optimization of advanced CNC equipment in a high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environment, producing highly engineered transformer components for grid and electrification applications. The team lead will help team members work safely, meet production schedules, and improve daily performance while launching and supporting a state‑of‑the‑art machine shop with automation, robotic integration, and next‑generation machining technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members in the setup and operation of Mazak and DMG Mori multi‑axis turn‑mill centers and CNC lathes.
• Support robot‑integrated turn‑mill systems to improve productivity, consistency, and safe operation.
• Operate horizontal machining centers with pallet pool systems for efficient production flow.
• Complete tooling setup, offsets, fixture alignment, and related machine adjustments.
• Monitor machining performance and adjust processes to support quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Set clear expectations for safety, 5S, schedule compliance, output, and resource use.
• Coach team members on standard work, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
• Experience with multi‑axis turn‑mill machining, turning centers, and horizontal machining centers.
• Proficiency with Mazak, Mazatrol, DMG Mori, CELOS, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of G‑code programming and machining fundamentals.
• Experience holding tolerances on precision components.
• Commitment to safety, quality, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• For internal applicants: minimum 6 months in the current department and at least 1 year of employment with Hitachi Energy.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we value safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can grow, contribute, and do meaningful work.

Publication date: 2026-08-06