Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist

Horizons HR Services; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons HR Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist to oversee daily shop operations, coordinate production schedules, and provide hands-on support to the machining team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of manual machining experience, including milling machines and lathes, plus strong scheduling and leadership skills to meet deadlines with quality and safety in mind.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manual machining experience.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong scheduling, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily shop-floor production activities.
• Schedule jobs and prioritize work orders to meet deadlines.
• Assign tasks and communicate priorities to production employees.
• Perform manual machining using milling machines and lathes as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and machining specifications.
• Monitor workflow to ensure accurate and efficient completion.
• Inspect finished parts to verify quality and specifications.
• Identify production delays and resolve workflow issues.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor to maintain productivity.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
• Communicate production updates and concerns to management.

Skills

Manual machining

Milling machines

Lathes

Blueprint reading

Scheduling

Leadership

Quality control

Problem-solving

Tools

Manual milling machines

Lathes

Job description

How would you like to work with one of the Top Staffing Companies in the US? We are one of the largest national staffing firms in the country and we are currently seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist.This position can come with huge career growth potential!

Now Hiring: Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist Salary: $52,000–$55,000 per year Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM Job Type: Full-Time

Now Hiring: Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist

Salary: $52,000–$55,000 per year Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead / Lead Machinist to oversee daily shop operations, coordinate production schedules, and provide hands-on support to the machining and fabrication team.

The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of manual machining experience, including hands-on experience with milling machines and lathes. Strong scheduling, organizational, and leadership skills are essential to ensure production deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily shop-floor production activities.
• Schedule jobs, prioritize work orders, and ensure production deadlines are met.
• Assign tasks and communicate priorities to production employees.
• Perform manual machining operations using milling machines and lathes as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and machining specifications.
• Monitor workflow and ensure jobs are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Identify production delays and resolve workflow issues.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor to maintain productivity.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
• Communicate production updates and concerns to management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of manual machining experience.
• Hands-on experience operating manual milling machines and lathes.
• Strong production scheduling and job-planning skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of machining processes, measurements, tolerances, and quality control.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple jobs and meet production deadlines.
• Previous team lead, shop lead, or supervisory experience preferred.

Work Schedule and Compensation

• Annual Salary:$52,000–$55,000, depending on experience.
• Work Hours: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Full-time position.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on machining professional who understands shop operations, can manage production schedules effectively, and has the experience to help lead a team. We are looking for someone dependable, organized, and committed to quality workmanship and on-time delivery.

“Our Company is committed to equal opportunity principles.”