CNC Machine Shop Lead - 2nd Shift

Aluminum-Precision-Products-; Dyer (CA); On-site; USD 3,273,000 - 4,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous vacation

9 paid holidays

Holiday shutdown

Sick time

Annual bonus

401k with company match

ESOP

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products is seeking a CNC Machine Shop Lead in Santa Ana, CA to oversee all operations and personnel under their supervision. The role emphasizes safety, lean processes, timely delivery, and strong teamwork.

You will supervise and train staff, review schedules, and ensure adherence to process specifications while working with the inspection team to maintain high-quality aerospace forgings and precision parts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least ten years of CNC and conventional setup knowledge and operation.
• Some vocational training in machining/manufacturing is preferred.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills required.
• Experience with ERP software is a must.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Ability to edit and write CNC programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all CNC machine shop operations and personnel under supervision.
• Ensure safety, attendance, and lean workplace standards.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethics policy.
• Provide on-the-job training for the team.
• Inspect parts visually and with measurement tools to ensure quality.
• Approve CNC programs and maintain program files for CNC equipment.
• Direct workflow with shop personnel to meet on-time delivery (OTD).
• Collaborate with inspection and quality teams on corrective actions and audits.

Skills

Ten years CNC experience

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Quality / inspections

Communication skills

Edit CNC programs

Equipment knowledge

Microsoft Office

Strong attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training in machining/manufacturing

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

502 E Alton Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you'll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

Job Summary

We are looking for a CNC Machine Shop Lead who will oversee all operations performed by the personnel under their supervision.

Job Requirements

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet production needs.
• Ensure adherence to APP's policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs.
• On-the-job training will be provided for this position.
• Inspect parts visually and by touch and remove flash and excess material by following forging process and work order instructions.
• Use various surface-grinding tools to remove the defects from manufactured parts.
• Maintain accurate part and or work piece counts.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.
• Review master schedule to determine best use of personnel to achieve On Time delivery.
• Assign job tasks based on scheduled workload.
• Work with inspection team and assign priority as necessary.
• Direct Work flow with tool crib technician daily to ensure we meet our OTD goals.
• Approve CNC program updates as jobs are completed by maintaining the program files for all CNC equipment.
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
• Takes strong ownership of work in progress and communicates with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers (as needed).
• Assist, as needed, Quality staff by providing administrative support performing tasks related to Internal Specification Reviews, Corrective Actions, Quality Planning, and Assist other Departments.
• Attend technical meetings to provide support (as needed).
• Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies.
• Will instruct, train, and motivate machine shop department employees on work to be performed in accordance with Company standards.
• Provide coverage for machine shop Supervisor or shop foreman when necessary.
• Communicate Company policy and safety rules.
• Continually update educational knowledge and best machine practices to enhance the overall production in the shop.
• Provide input for performance evaluations Checks and answers email in a timely manner.
• Always consider how decisions will affect our Key Results Goals.
• Instructs and directs work activities of employees in assigned work areas.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of all of the equipment being used in the machine shop.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Have at least ten years of CNC and conventional set up knowledge and operation.
• Should have some vocational training in the machining and manufacturing fields.
• Have excellent blueprint reading skills.
• First article lay out skills.
• Microsoft office knowledge.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Strong background in inspection of aerospace parts and forgings.
• Have strong communication skills and work well with others.
• The ability to edit and write CNC programs.

Why work for APP?

• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance - 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year's)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)

Compensation

$23.76 - $32.68 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted starting range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company and we are committed to the long term growth of our organization and employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k plan.

APP, Inc. engineers and manufactures certain products that are considered ITAR-controlled items under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Consistent with ITAR, any position at APP, Inc. that involves work with the engineering or manufacturing functions of the Company may only be filled by a candidate who is (i) a citizen of the United States, or (ii) a person who has been accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws. Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person? (U.S. Person = a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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502 E Alton Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA