Lead CNC Machinist

Holt Technical Staffing; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with benefits

Modern manufacturing environment

Career progression opportunities

Opportunity to influence machining-str

Job summary

Holt Technical Staffing is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to head the shop floor, guiding milling and turning operations with a focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes mentoring machinists, optimizing programs and leading cross-functional collaboration on process improvements.

The position offers a modern manufacturing environment, advanced CNC equipment and a clear path to leadership within a growing, technology-driven business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading CNC machining teams on milling and turning.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls, G-code and CAM software.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring machinists and coordinating between teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, programming and operation of CNC lathes and machining centres.
• Develop and optimise CNC programs using G-code, M-code and CAM software.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and GD&T.
• Support daily production ensuring quality, safety and on-time delivery.
• Troubleshoot machining and tooling to minimise downtime.
• Coach and develop machinists across the shop floor.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

G-code programming

CAD/CAM

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Leadership/mentoring

Tools

CAM software

Fanuc controls

Measuring equipment

Job description

Lead CNC Machinist – Precision Manufacturing

Ready to Take the Lead on the Shop Floor?

Are you an experienced CNC Machinist with strong leadership skills and a passion for precision manufacturing?

We're recruiting on behalf of an established, growing manufacturer seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to play a key role in driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across its machining operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others, solving complex machining challenges and leading from the front in a modern manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the setup, programming and operation of CNC lathes and machining centres
• Developing and optimising CNC programs using G-code, M-code and CAM software
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T
• Supporting daily production to ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery
• Troubleshooting machining and tooling issues to minimise downtime
• Carrying out precision inspection using a range of measuring equipment
• Coaching, mentoring and developing machinists across the shop floor
• Driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Creating and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Acting as the link between machining, engineering, programming and quality teams

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from experienced CNC Machinists, Lead Machinists, Cell Leaders or Manufacturing Team Leads with a background in precision machining.

You'll ideally have experience with:

• CNC milling and turning
• Machine setup, programming and process optimisation
• Fanuc controls and G-code programming
• CAD/CAM software
• Reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T
• Precision inspection using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and dial indicators
• Tooling selection, fixture setup and machining best practices
• Leading, mentoring or supervising machining teams
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Experience within aerospace, defence, medical devices, automotive or other high-precision manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

What's On Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits
• Opportunity to lead a skilled machining team
• Modern manufacturing environment with advanced CNC equipment
• Genuine opportunity to influence machining strategy and production performance
• Career progression within a growing, technology-driven business

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your machining expertise with leadership, mentoring and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.