Lead CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift, High-Impact Ops

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to supervise a multi-shift machining team in Los Angeles. You will lead setup and operation on 3-axis to 5-axis centers, mentor peers, and drive process improvements across production.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the shop floor, adherence to GD&T standards, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to sustain throughput and quality in a fast-paced environment. Strong ownership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• 5–8 years of CNC machining experience with strong multi-axis machining.
• Experience leading peers, coordinating workloads, and mentoring junior technicians.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens and Heidenhain controllers.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T and machining process optimization.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex machining processes and setups.
• Ability to operate independently with strong technical ownership.

Responsibilities

• Act as a floor lead, coordinating the work of peer machinists and maintaining production continuity across shifts.
• Mentor less-experienced team members and assist the supervisor as needed.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and serve as a role model on the shop floor.
• Lead setup and operation of CNC equipment including 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis centers.
• Support machining execution for prototype and production hardware.
• Apply GD&T knowledge to validate setups and strategies.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, tooling performance, and process repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability and efficiency.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis machining

Leading peers

Troubleshooting

Ownership

Tools

Siemens control

Heidenhain control

GD&T know-how

Job description

Divergent is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to supervise a multi-shift machining team in Los Angeles. You will lead setup and operation on 3-axis to 5-axis centers, mentor peers, and drive process improvements across production.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the shop floor, adherence to GD&T standards, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to sustain throughput and quality in a fast-paced environment. Strong ownership and communication are essential.