Lead CNC Machinist - Aerospace & Defense Industry!

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

The HEICO Companies in Exeter, NH is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to lead the production of complex aluminum components for aerospace and defense. You will train and supervise machinists within the work cell and drive quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include start-to-finish set-up and prove-out, in-process inspection, reading drawings, and supporting continuous improvement. This role reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager and emphasizes safety.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead machinists and drive quality.
• Experience with CNC milling and precision aluminum components.
• Familiarity with reading drawings, travelers, and setup sheets.
• Capable of basic edits to CNC programs on Fanuc controls.

Responsibilities

• Start-to-finish set-up and prove out of machined components to receive first piece acceptance while meeting required time constraints.
• Train employees and provide performance assessment feedback to Supervisor.
• Operate multiple CNC milling machines and perform in-process inspection on production jobs using micrometers, calipers and Tesa-Hite.
• Provide department updates, metrics and reports to Supervisor.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Provide first-line technical support to machinists for machined components and manufacturing issues.
• Promotes a culture of satefy within work cell.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC Milling

Leadership

Training & Mentoring

In-process Inspection

Blueprint Reading

Fanuc CNC programming basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

The Lead CNC Machinist will be responsible to produce complex aluminum parts for the Aerospace and Defense industries. As the Lead CNC Machinist, this role will be responsible for the training and leadership of other machinists within the work cell. This is a critical role within the manufacturing team and requires a detailed mind set. This role reports directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager.The Lead CNC Machinist will be responsible to produce complex aluminum parts for the Aerospace and Defense industries. As the Lead CNC Machinist, this role will be responsible for the training and leadership of other machinists within the work cell. This is a critical role within the manufacturing team and requires a detailed mind set. This role reports directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Start to finish set-up and prove out of machined components to receive first piece acceptance while meeting required time constraints.
• Train employees and provide performance assessment feedback to Supervisor.
• Operate multiple CNC milling machines and perform in process inspection on production jobs using micrometers, calipers and Tesa-Hite.
• Provide department updates, metrics and reports to Supervisor.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Provide first-line technical support to machinists for machined components and manufacturing issues.
• Promotes a culture of satefy within work cell.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED).
• 5+ years of CNC experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead other machinists.
• Strong knowledge in all aspects of producing top quality precision aluminum components.
• Ability to work with internal drawings, travelers, set up sheets, proper fixturing, offset and tool setting, and prove-out of programs.
• Perform basic edits to programs on Fanuc controls.
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical problems.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional 40 hours of Sick Time Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Education reimbursement program for professional development
• Climate-controlled facility
• Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
• Complimentary coffee and refreshments
• Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices.
• Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment. Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products. Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices. Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

Essential Functions Disclaimer:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ABOUT HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team. Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.