Lead CNC Machinist – Weekend Night Shift

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN seeks a Machinist Team Lead for weekend night shifts to guide advanced CNC operations in a high-mix, low-volume shop. You’ll lead setup, programming, and optimization of Mazak/DMG Mori systems, while mentoring teammates for safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years CNC experience, strong GD&T and G-code skills, and a track record in improving cycle times and throughput on precision transformer components.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a CNC machine shop environment.
• Experience with multi-axis turn-mill machining, turning centers and horizontal machining centers.
• Experience using Mazak, Mazatrol, DMG Mori, CELOS, Mitsubishi or similar CNC controls.
• Able to read blueprints and apply GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of G-code programming and machining fundamentals.
• Experience holding tolerances on precision components.
• Commitment to safety, quality, standard work and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members in setup and operation of Mazak and DMG Mori multi-axis turn-mill centers and CNC lathes.
• Support robot-integrated turn-mill systems to improve productivity and safety.
• Operate horizontal machining centers with pallet pool systems for efficient flow.
• Complete tooling setup, offsets, fixture alignment and related adjustments.
• Monitor machining performance and adjust processes for quality and efficiency.
• Set expectations for safety, 5S, schedule compliance and resource use.
• Coach team members on standard work, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

G-code programming

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety culture

Tools

Mazak

Mazatrol

DMG Mori

CELOS

Mitsubishi

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN seeks a Machinist Team Lead for weekend night shifts to guide advanced CNC operations in a high-mix, low-volume shop. You’ll lead setup, programming, and optimization of Mazak/DMG Mori systems, while mentoring teammates for safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years CNC experience, strong GD&T and G-code skills, and a track record in improving cycle times and throughput on precision transformer components.