CNC SUPERVISOR - 1ST SHIFT

Amtec Staffing; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtec Staffing in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking an experienced Machinist supervisor for a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will lead a team, set up and operate manual and CNC equipment, and ensure parts meet exacting tolerances for aerospace-grade tooling.

The role requires strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprints, and accuracy—along with proficiency with HAAS, Fadal, and other controls. This position offers growth, competitive pay, and a safety-focused shop culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a machining team in a high-precision environment.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T, and interpret engineering documentation.
• Exposure to composite tooling or aerospace components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program (when required), and operate manual and CNC equipment including mills, lathes, routers, and grinders to machine tooling and hardware.
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and CAD models to ensure accurate machining of complex geometries to tight tolerance.
• Monitor machining processes, inspect parts using precision measuring tools, and adjust to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Train and mentor apprentice and junior machinists, providing guidance on best practices, safety, and proper use of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize tool paths, fixturing, and workholding strategies.
• Ensure machine and tool maintenance schedules are followed, and perform minor maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area following lean manufacturing principles including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Track job progress and communicate updates on workflow, bottlenecks, or tooling needs to the production supervisor or operations team.
• Assist with fixture and tooling development for custom composite layup molds or production hardware.
• Uphold the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance with company and aerospace industry protocol.

Skills

Team leadership

CNC milling

CNC turning

GD&T reading

Precision measurement

Tools

HAAS

Fadal

Job description

• S3+ years of experience leading a team of Machinist
• sExperience in CNC Mill and/or Lath
• eExperience as a machinist in a high-precision manufacturing environment, exposure to composite tooling or aerospace component
• sStrong proficiency with manual and CNC machinery; experience with HAAS, Fadal, or similar control
• sAbility to read and interpret GD&T, blueprints, and engineering documentation
• .Proficient with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and height gauges

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

• S:Set up, program (when required), and operate manual and CNC equipment including mills, lathes, routers, and grinders to machine composite tooling and hardware component
• s.Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and CAD models to ensure accurate machining of complex geometries to tight tolerance
• s.Monitor machining processes, inspect parts using precision measuring tools, and make necessary adjustments to maintain dimensional accurac
• y.Train and mentor apprentice and junior machinists, providing guidance on best practices, safety, and proper use of equipmen
• t.Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize tool paths, fixturing, and workholding strategie
• s.Ensure machine and tool maintenance schedules are followed, and perform minor maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtim
• e.Maintain an organized and efficient work area following lean manufacturing principles including 5S and continuous improvemen
• t.Track job progress and communicate updates on workflow, bottlenecks, or tooling needs to the production supervisor or operations tea
• m.Assist with fixture and tooling development for custom composite layup molds or production hardwar
• e.Uphold the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance with company and aerospace industry protocol