Lead Lathe - Swing Shift

RTC Aerospace LLC; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

RTCA is seeking a Lead CNC Lathe Machinist for swing shifts at our Fife, WA facility. The role leads the CNC lathe team, coordinates with foreman and manager, and drives efficiency while maintaining high quality and on-time delivery.

Applicants should have prior lead or supervisory experience, machining knowledge, and strong math and inspection skills. MS Office proficiency is preferred; onsite role with full-time hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead or supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, materials and processes.
• Understanding of mills and lathes operations.
• Ability to qualify parts using inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the CNC lathe shop and organize evening work.
• Improve efficiencies while maintaining quality.
• Inspect work using gauging and inspection equipment to verify conformance to specs.
• Ensure productivity and safety while meeting delivery objectives.

Skills

Lead supervisory experience

Machining knowledge

Quality improvement

Strong math skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Lead Lathe - Swing Shift

Full Time - Employee Manual Labor Fife, Fife, WA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1413

Salary Range: $35.00 To $50.00 Hourly

About RTCA:

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands‑on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission‑critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands‑on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

How You’ll Make an Impact

Qualified Lead CNC Machinist will have the exemplary manufacturing skills, a working knowledge and experience on a variety of CNC machines and controls, and a dedication to being part of a world class manufacturing team.

What you’ll be doing as a CNC Lathe Machinist Lead (Multiple Shifts):

• Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Fife, WA location.
• Work with shop foreman and Manager, to organize the work for the evening.
• Work with the employees to maintain, and improve efficiencies while maintaining quality.
• Inspect work using gaging and inspection equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Meet department and personal expectations for productivity, quality, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Follow guidelines for work scheduling and understand delivery objectives.
• Communicate pertinent information well with others, and is a company/ team player.
• Good work ethic and maintains good attendance. (Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position).
• Report any machine or process problems or variances to Foreman/Manager.
• Able to perform multiple tasks, running several machines simultaneously.
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of equipment and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Previous experience as a Lead/Supervisor, or other leadership role.
• Previous Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, materials and processes.
• Must have an understanding of the machinery (Mills and lathes).
• History of good work standards, good quality, and team participation.
• Competent in the operation and performance of multiple machining tools.
• Computer skills. Ability to look up the files as necessary.
• Must be able to qualify simple parts using a variety of inspection equipment.
• Good mathematical and print reading skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Works independently, follows instructions, can concentrate for long periods of time
• Communicates well verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Five years’ experience in the manufacturing industry with knowledge of speeds and feeds and two years of lead or other leadership experience
• Experience with MS applications
• Strong skills and aptitude in math

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match.

The CNC Lathe Machinist Lead (Swing Shift) Compensation range for onsite Washington applicants is $35/hr - $50/hr commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.

RTCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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