Lead CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift | Mastercam & Multi-Axis

Industrial Talent Group; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Talent Group is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Lead CNC Machinist for a growing precision manufacturing operation in Colorado supporting aerospace, defense, and high‑tolerance components. You will lead CNC machining on 2nd shift, mentor machinists, troubleshoot complex jobs, perform setups and prove-outs, and leverage Mastercam for multi‑axis work while reading GD&T from intricate drawings.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC experience, strong setup and troubleshooting skills,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of CNC machining experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong multi-axis machining expertise and complex setup capability.
• Proven mentoring and supervisory ability on a shift.
• Solid troubleshooting skills across tooling, offsets, and programs.
• Excellent blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation for tight tolerances.
• Experience taking a job from setup through successful production.
• Proficient in reading complex engineering prints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CNC machining operations during 2nd shift.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to machinists.
• Perform complex CNC setups and prove-outs.
• Mastercam programming experience.
• Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, offsets, programs, and machining issues.
• Work with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC equipment.
• Assist with optimizing machining processes, cycle times, and tool life.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Machine tight-tolerance components for aerospace and other demanding industries.
• Verify parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Help maintain quality and production standards throughout the shift.
• Communicate issues, priorities, and production status with management and other shifts.
• Mentor and develop less-experienced machinists.

Skills

5+ years CNC machining

Multi-axis machining

Lead/mentoring

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading & GD&T

Setup to production

Read complex prints

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Industrial Talent Group is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Lead CNC Machinist for a growing precision manufacturing operation in Colorado supporting aerospace, defense, and high‑tolerance components. You will lead CNC machining on 2nd shift, mentor machinists, troubleshoot complex jobs, perform setups and prove-outs, and leverage Mastercam for multi‑axis work while reading GD&T from intricate drawings.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC experience, strong setup and troubleshooting skills,