Lead CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift, Multi‑Axis Expert

Divergent; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Paid time off

Health benefits

Learning & development reimbursement

Job summary

Divergent in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Lead CNC Machinist to coordinate a busy machining team on multi-axis production and advanced prototype work. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong GD&T and problem-solving, and a commitment to quality on every part.

As the floor lead, you will set up and operate 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis machines, mentor peers, ensure safety and efficiencies, and drive improvements in cycle time and process stability across shifts.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of CNC machining experience with strong multi-axis expertise.
• Demonstrated experience or strong aptitude for 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of peer machinists and maintain production continuity across shifts.
• Mentor less-experienced team members and act as the supervisor's delegate when required.
• Lead setup and operation of 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis machining centers.
• Support machining execution for complex prototype and production hardware.
• Develop and refine machining strategies including tooling, fixturing, setup methodology, and programming approaches.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, setup reduction, tooling performance, and process repeatability.

Skills

CNC machining

Leadership

Mentoring

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Dynamic work offsets

Siemens controllers

Heidenhain controllers

Tools

Siemens controllers

Heidenhain controllers

Job description

Divergent in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Lead CNC Machinist to coordinate a busy machining team on multi-axis production and advanced prototype work. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong GD&T and problem-solving, and a commitment to quality on every part.

As the floor lead, you will set up and operate 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis machines, mentor peers, ensure safety and efficiencies, and drive improvements in cycle time and process stability across shifts.