CNC Machinist Lead - Weekend shift

Koitecc Solutions; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector in Huntsville, AL seeks a CNC Machinist Lead Weekend Shift to join the Mechanical Manufacturing team. The role requires programming, setup, and operation of CNC Mills and Lathes, reading drawings and CAD models to produce precision parts, and leading a small team on weekend shifts.

Experience with aerospace components is preferred; 5-axis or mill-turn experience is a plus. Applicants must meet physical requirements and be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with 5+ years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & Lathe(s).
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds unassisted and stand for long periods.
• US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a small team by example.
• Read engineering drawings and CAD models to produce precision parts.
• Experience manufacturing aerospace components; 5-axis or mill-turn experience is a plus.
• Work on multiple projects in a fast-paced R&D environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Lathe

Reading Drawings

CAD/CAM

5-axis Machining

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Siemens 840D

CAM Software

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is seeking a talented CNC Machinist Lead Weekend Shift to join our Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will need to have experience in programming, setup, and operation of a variety of machine tools including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a small team by example.
• The CNC Machinist must be capable of reading engineering drawings and CAD models to produce unique precision parts.
• Experience in the manufacturing of complex aerospace components from exotic materials, such as Titanium, is a plus.
• 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience is a plus.
• This role will work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced R&D environment with little or no assistance.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with at least 5 years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.
• Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted and stand for long periods of time.
• Candidate must be able to work overtime when required.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Applicant must be able to work a full-time, 3-days per week 12-hours per shift, Fri/Sat/Sun 5:30am to 6:00pm
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 axis machining experience with Fanuc, Siemens 840D controls.
• (2) two years of 2D & 3D experience with a CAM software tool.
• Experience machining in a prototype environment.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

September 13, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.