Lead CNC Machinist: Advanced Machining & Leadership

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to coordinate the daily work of a high‑volume machining team on rotating shifts in the Los Angeles area. You will lead setup and operation of 3-axis, 3+2, and 5‑axis equipment, mentor peers, and drive process improvements for production continuity across all shifts.

The role requires advanced GD&T, troubleshooting, and ownership of machining programs from setup through stable production in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of CNC machining experience with strong multi‑axis expertise.
• Experience leading peers, coordinating workloads and mentoring junior technicians.
• Advanced GD&T knowledge and ability to troubleshoot complex machining processes.
• Proficiency with Siemens and Heidenhain controllers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a floor lead, coordinating the work of peer machinists to maintain production across shifts.
• Mentor less‑experienced team members and support the supervisor as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability and machining efficiency.
• Maintain SOPs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality documentation.

Skills

CNC Machining

Multi-axis Machining

Leadership

Mentoring

GD&T

Siemens controllers

Heidenhain controllers

Tooling & Setup

Process Optimization

Tools

Siemens controllers

Heidenhain controllers

Job description

Divergent is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to coordinate the daily work of a high‑volume machining team on rotating shifts in the Los Angeles area. You will lead setup and operation of 3-axis, 3+2, and 5‑axis equipment, mentor peers, and drive process improvements for production continuity across all shifts.

The role requires advanced GD&T, troubleshooting, and ownership of machining programs from setup through stable production in a fast‑paced environment.