Lead CNC Programmer & Machine Shop Supervisor (5-Axis)

East/West Industries, Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Aflac voluntary benefits

PTO (3 weeks accrued first year)

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with matching

Pet Insurance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

East/West Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Programmer / Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily shop operations, prioritize production and prototyping, and optimize manufacturing methods.

You will program CNC machines for 3, 4, and 5-axis operations and design tooling to support engineering and production activities. The role requires strong leadership, 7+ years in manufacturing (aerospace a plus), and proficiency in GD&T reading.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or GED (vocational training preferred).
• 7+ years of industry experience (manufacturing/aerospace experience a plus).
• Proficiency in CNC programming for 3, 4, and 5-axis milling and turning operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including GD&T.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with recent lead or supervisory experience.
• Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma familiarity preferred.
• Haas Controller experience a plus.
• SolidWorks experience a plus.
• Master CAM experience a plus.
• Model-Based Definition (MBD) experience a plus.
• Manufacturing Engineering background preferred.
• Familiarity with AS 9100 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support machinists and oversee daily machine shop operations.
• Distribute workload within machine shop department.
• Coordinate and prioritize machine shop activities for production, R&D, and prototyping.
• Program CNC machines using advanced CAM software and digital design data.
• Design and produce tools, jigs, and fixtures to support production and engineering needs.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Define tooling and fixturing requirements and provide input on tool designs.
• Prepare cost estimates on tooling and production designs in support of make/buy decisions.
• Calculate cutting parameters and develop method sheets for setups and machining processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational goals.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental needs.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Decision-making

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Haas Controller

SolidWorks

Master CAM

Model-Based Definition (MBD)

Job description

East/West Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Programmer / Machine Shop Supervisor to lead daily shop operations, prioritize production and prototyping, and optimize manufacturing methods.

You will program CNC machines for 3, 4, and 5-axis operations and design tooling to support engineering and production activities. The role requires strong leadership, 7+ years in manufacturing (aerospace a plus), and proficiency in GD&T reading.