Lead CNC Machinist - Multi-Axis Expert & Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Divergent in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to guide a busy machining team on multi-axis operations. You will coordinate setups, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality production across shifts.

The role emphasizes ownership, continuous improvement, GD&T discipline, and collaboration with engineering to optimize tooling, fixtures, and processes. Strong leadership on the shop floor is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of CNC machining experience with multi‑axis expertise.
• 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.
• Ability to operate independently with strong technical ownership.
• Experience troubleshooting complex machining processes and setups.

Responsibilities

• Act as a floor lead, coordinating the work of peer machinists and maintaining production continuity.
• Mentor less‑experienced team members and act as delegate for the supervisor.
• Foster cross‑team collaboration and uphold shop-floor standards.
• Lead setup and operation of 3-axis, 3+2, and 5‑axis machining centers.
• Support prototype and production machining, tooling and fixtures optimization.
• Drive cycle time, setup reduction, and tooling performance improvements.
• Maintain SOPs and technical ownership from setup to stable production.
• Champion safety, quality, and documentation practices on the floor.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis

Leadership

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Setup & programming

Siemens controls

Tools

Siemens controllers

Heidenhain controllers

Job description

Divergent in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist to guide a busy machining team on multi-axis operations. You will coordinate setups, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality production across shifts.

The role emphasizes ownership, continuous improvement, GD&T discipline, and collaboration with engineering to optimize tooling, fixtures, and processes. Strong leadership on the shop floor is essential.