2nd shift Lead Machinist

Trinity Employment Specialists; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking a Lead Setup Machinist for the 2nd shift in Broken Arrow, OK. The role requires strong expertise in CNC lathes and mills, Fanuc editing, and complex setup leadership to support production goals.

Candidate should read blueprints with GD&T, perform precise inspections, troubleshoot issues, and guide less-experienced machinists. This is a full-time position with strong attendance and reliability expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision machine shop.
• Proficient with CNC lathes and CNC mills.
• Strong CNC setup experience, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program verification.
• Proficient making program edits and adjustments at Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and setup documentation.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement and tight-tolerance machining.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and quality issues.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to delegate work and make production decisions with limited supervision.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate both CNC lathes and CNC mills.
• Select and install appropriate tooling, inserts, fixtures, workholding, and cutting tools.
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs using Fanuc controls.
• Make program adjustments, offsets, and corrections to maintain quality and production requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, work instructions, and job documentation.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues.
• Identify problems affecting quality, productivity, or machine uptime and determine appropriate solutions.
• Help prioritize jobs and delegate work to machinists and operators based on production needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced machinists.
• Monitor production progress and help keep jobs on schedule.
• Make decisions regarding setups, tooling, machining methods, and production priorities with limited supervision.
• Communicate production issues, quality concerns, and job status to management.
• Assist with training and development of machining personnel.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
• Ensure proper quality and safety procedures are followed throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machining environment.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC setup

Fanuc controls

blueprint/GD&T

leadership

problem solving

communication

delegation

reliability

Job description

Lead Setup Machinist – 2nd Shift

Location: Broken Arrow, OK

Pay: BOE, depending on experience

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday

Job Type: Full-Time

Must-Have Requirements

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a precision machine shop
• Proficient with both CNC lathes and CNC mills
• Strong CNC setup experience, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program verification
• Proficient making program edits and adjustments at Fanuc controls
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and setup documentation
• Strong understanding of precision measurement and tight-tolerance machining
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and quality issues
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to delegate work and make production decisions with limited supervision
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Setup Machinist to oversee 2nd shift machining operations in a precision manufacturing environment. This position requires a highly skilled machinist who is proficient in both CNC lathes and mills and can serve as a technical resource for the machining team. The Lead Setup Machinist will handle complex setups, make Fanuc program edits, troubleshoot production issues, delegate work, and make day-to-day decisions with limited management support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate both CNC lathes and CNC mills
• Select and install appropriate tooling, inserts, fixtures, workholding, and cutting tools
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs using Fanuc controls
• Make program adjustments, offsets, and corrections to maintain quality and production requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, work instructions, and job documentation
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues
• Identify problems affecting quality, productivity, or machine uptime and determine appropriate solutions
• Help prioritize jobs and delegate work to machinists and operators based on production needs
• Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced machinists
• Monitor production progress and help keep jobs on schedule
• Make decisions regarding setups, tooling, machining methods, and production priorities with limited supervision
• Communicate production issues, quality concerns, and job status to management
• Assist with training and development of machining personnel
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
• Ensure proper quality and safety procedures are followed throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machining environment

Additional Qualifications

• Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling, workholding, and machining processes
• Experience machining complex, close-tolerance components
• Experience with low-volume, high-mix precision machining preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to read and modify existing CNC programs without extensive supervision
• Experience working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other industrial materials
• Strong understanding of shop math and precision measurement
• Previous lead, trainer, senior machinist, or informal leadership experience preferred
• Ability to remain productive and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment

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