Lead CNC Machinist: Multi-Axis & Process Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equity plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Health benefits

Parental leave

Professional growth

Job summary

Divergent in Torrance, CA seeks a Lead CNC Machinist to coordinate the daily work of the machining team on the 2nd shift, with a 4pm–3:30am rotating pattern. The role requires advanced multi-axis machining, GD&T, and hands-on leadership to keep production on schedule.

You will mentor peers, own setups through production, collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of CNC machining experience with strong multi-axis machining expertise.
• Demonstrated experience or strong aptitude for leading peers, coordinating workloads, and mentoring junior technicians.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens and Heidenhain controllers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a floor lead, coordinating the work of peer machinists and maintaining production continuity across shifts.
• Mentor less-experienced team members and delegate to the supervisor when needed.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturability and machining efficiency.
• Lead setup and operation of 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis machining centers; support complex prototype and production hardware.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, setup reduction, tooling performance, and process repeatability.

Skills

CNC Machining

Leadership

GD&T

Siemens/Heidenhain controls

Multi-axis machining

Tools

Siemens CNC controls

Heidenhain CNC controls

5-axis machining centers

Job description

Divergent in Torrance, CA seeks a Lead CNC Machinist to coordinate the daily work of the machining team on the 2nd shift, with a 4pm–3:30am rotating pattern. The role requires advanced multi-axis machining, GD&T, and hands-on leadership to keep production on schedule.

You will mentor peers, own setups through production, collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality.