CNC Team Lead: Multi-Axis Milling & Robotic Machining

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a skilled Machinist Team Lead to guide setup, operation, and optimization of advanced CNC equipment in a high-mix, low-volume shop environment. You will help produce highly engineered transformer components and support automation, robotics, and next-generation machining technologies.

You will lead a team in Mazak/DMG Mori multi-axis turn-mill centers, CNC lathes, and palletized horizontal centers, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience 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.
• For internal applicants, you must have worked in your current department for at least 6 months and have been employed with Hitachi Energy for at least 1 year.

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 machining

Turn-mill centers

Mazak

DMG Mori

G-code programming

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Safety

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Tools

Mazatrol

CELOS

Mitsubishi controls

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a skilled Machinist Team Lead to guide setup, operation, and optimization of advanced CNC equipment in a high-mix, low-volume shop environment. You will help produce highly engineered transformer components and support automation, robotics, and next-generation machining technologies.

You will lead a team in Mazak/DMG Mori multi-axis turn-mill centers, CNC lathes, and palletized horizontal centers, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production.