CNC Lead Machinist

Technicut Tool Inc.; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 123,213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Delva Tool & Machine in Cinnaminson, NJ, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to lead setup on multi-axis equipment, validate programs, and mentor junior machinists. You will coordinate with Engineering to ensure tight tolerances and efficient production on a two-shift floor.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on CNC experience, ability to interpret drawings and GD&T, and ITAR authorization. We offer a competitive pay range and benefits with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including multi-axis or 5-axis equipment.
• Set up and adjust programs on CNC machining centers without hand-holding.
• Fixture setup and part prove-out, including FAI processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and routers.
• Knowledge of feeds, speeds, tooling selection for aluminum and exotic alloys.
• Education or equivalent work experience as listed.
• Authorization to work on ITAR-controlled aerospace/defense components.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup and adjust programs on complex multi-axis CNC equipment.
• Validate new programs with first runs and first-article inspections.
• Serve as primary contact for operators on setup, tooling, routing, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor Machinist I and II; help maintain workflow on shift.
• On shift, act as floor contact for safety incidents when supervisor is absent.
• Collaborate with Engineering to reduce scrap and improve manufacturability.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis/5-axis

Program setup

Fixture setup & FAI

GD&T reading

Feeds/speeds/tooling

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/Vocational Certificate

Associate's Degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Mazak 5-axis HMC

Palletech pallet systems

Job description

What You'll Own

• Get up to speed on the Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and the Palletech robotic pallet system within your first 90 days, becoming the go-to resource on the floor for both.
• Lead setup, adjust programs, and operate complex multi-axis CNC equipment; validate new programs through first runs and first-article inspections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operators' day-to-day questions on setup, tooling, job routing, and troubleshooting; mentor Machinist I and II team members and help keep work moving efficiently on shift.
• When no Supervisor or Manager is on shift, act as the floor's first point of contact for safety incidents and personnel concerns: ensure immediate safety steps are taken, document factual observations, and contact on-call leadership or HR right away. All investigation and disciplinary decisions stay with leadership.
• Partner with Engineering and CNC programmers to reduce scrap, hold tight tolerances, and recommend design-for-manufacturing improvements; contribute to continuous improvement, lean, and 5S initiatives.

Note: Lead is a non-exempt, non-supervisory role. You set the tone on the floor through example, not authority.

What We Bring

Delva Tool & Machine is an AS9100 Rev D certified precision shop in Cinnaminson, NJ, producing aerospace and defense components. We hold tolerances to +/-0.0002" across aluminum, titanium, stainless, and tool steels. Our floor runs two shifts on Vertical Mills, Lathes, Swiss Lathes, and Mazak 5-axis horizontals with robotic loaders and automated pallet systems. This is not a commodity job shop. The work is complex, the standards are high, and the mission is real.

What You Bring

Must-Have

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including multi-axis or 5-axis equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and adjust programs on CNC machining centers without hand-holding.
• Experience with fixture setup and part prove-out, including FAI processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and job routers.
• Working knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tooling selection for aluminum and at least one exotic alloy (titanium, stainless, tool steel).
• High School Diploma or GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Authorization to work on ITAR-controlled aerospace and defense components.

Nice-to-Have

• Direct experience on Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and/or Palletech automated pallet systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and participation in shop-floor audits.
• Prior lead or mentor experience on a machine shop floor.

Pay

$30.00 - $43.00/hr ($62,400 - $89,440/yr)

1st shift (days). Pay range already reflects any applicable role premiums.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.

We are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.