CNC Machining Team Lead – 1st Shift

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a skilled Machinist Team Lead for 1st shift to guide setup, operation and optimization of high‑mix, low‑volume CNC work.

You will oversee Mazak and DMG Mori multi‑axis centers, ensure quality and on‑time production of precision transformer components. The role emphasizes safety, standard work, and continuous improvement, mentoring team members on tooling, offsets and GD&T, and collaborating with automation and robotics integration to boost

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a CNC machine shop environment.
• Experience with multi-axis turn-mill machining, turning centers, and horizontal machining centers.
• Experience using Mazak, Mazatrol, DMG Mori, CELOS, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls.
• Able 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.

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.

Skills

CNC shop experience

Turn-mill machining

Reading blueprints & GD&T

Safety & quality focus

Tools

Mazak controls

Mazatrol

DMG Mori controls

G-code programming

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a skilled Machinist Team Lead for 1st shift to guide setup, operation and optimization of high‑mix, low‑volume CNC work.

You will oversee Mazak and DMG Mori multi‑axis centers, ensure quality and on‑time production of precision transformer components. The role emphasizes safety, standard work, and continuous improvement, mentoring team members on tooling, offsets and GD&T, and collaborating with automation and robotics integration to boost