Lead Machinist

LSI Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LSI Staffing is seeking a Lead Machinist in Houston, TX for direct hire. Salary range posted is $28-$34 per hour depending on experience. This role requires managing production schedules, ensuring safety, and leading machinist teams to meet customer specifications.

The candidate should have strong CNC knowledge, quality control, and the ability to train and supervise staff while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Read, write and understand English.
• Self-starter with minimum supervision.
• Proven track record managing day-to-day production expectations.
• Move heavy parts (>100 pounds) using cranes, slings, carts and other handling devices.
• Stand and/or sit for extended hours and be able to perform work in difficult positions.
• Read, comprehend and write technical information and data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee safety and identify problems to supervisor for correction.
• Audit work orders entering and leaving the department for defects in product and paperwork.
• Audit and ensure all quality processes are followed and product is produced to customer requirements.
• Supervise production personnel to ensure work is done per instructions.
• Assist in execution of daily production schedules through machine and operator allocations.
• Provide input for employee performance appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

OJT training

Quality focus

Team coordination

Education

English literacy

Self-starter

Production scheduling experience

Tools

G/M Codes

Mazatrol

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth gauges

Job description

Back Lead Machinist
Industrial Houston , Texas Direct Hire Oct 28, 2026

Lead Machinist

Pay: $28-34 DOE

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure employee safety and identify problems to immediate supervisor for correction. Provide immediate resolution to correct safety issues.
• Audit work orders entering and leaving the department for defects in product and paperwork to ensure quality objectives are being met and that defects are not received from other departments or passed on to our customer.
• Audit and ensure all quality processes are being followed and product is being produced to customer requirements.
• Supervise production personnel as assigned to ensure that all work is done according to the appropriate work instructions (routings, drawings, processes and other documentation).
• Alert supervisor and assist in resolution of equipment and tooling issues.
• Ensure personnel assigned are competent to perform task(s) assigned to them and provide the necessary guidance and training as required.
• Setup and operate machine tools as needed to meet daily requirements of the customer.
• Assist in the execution of the daily production schedules though machine and operator allocations and communicate challenges to supervisor.
• Provide input, as needed, to the supervisor for employee performance appraisals.
• Maintain assigned shop areas and oversee equipment preventive maintenance, cleanliness, and overall department organization.
• Assist with the implementation of process improvements that drive towards company goals.
• Work with supervisor for timely completion of all Root Case and Corrective Action investigations

Qualifications & Experience:

• Use professionalism and leadership skills to promote company goals and enforce company policies and procedures
• Assist the department supervisor with coordinating and directing production workers to achieve production schedules and customer requirements.
• Assist with leadership functions such as employee development; provide input for employee performance reviews, conduct On the Job (OJT) training as required, and resolve conflicts.
• Communicate effectively in face-to-face discussions, department meetings, and in emails.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Commitment to Safety.
• Strong understanding of shop practices and methods.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Use experience, logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate personal time management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills – strong reading, writing, and speaking skills, including public speaking.
• Strong knowledge of the use of standard measuring tools including, but not limited to, Micrometers (O.D. & I.D.), Calipers, Bore Gages, Protractors, Height Gages, Micro-Height Gages, Molds, Optical Comparator and Depth Gages.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming/languages (G/M Codes and Mazatrol) and thorough knowledge of how to create and edit programs.
• The ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.)
• Knowledge of and commitment to GP&C systems, processes and procedures.
• Must have an understanding of basic shop math and geometric tolerances as related to GP&C drawings and standard Manufacturing methods.

Educational Requirements:

• Read, write and understand English and be able to communicate with other employees.
• Self-starter and work with minimum supervision.
• Proven track record with managing day to day production expectations, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Move heavy parts (>100 pounds) using cranes, slings, carts, and other handling devices. Move less heavy parts (<25 pounds) with or without cranes, slings, carts and other handling devices. Follow parts handling requirements.
• Stand and/or sit for extended hours and be able to perform work in difficult positions. Have the ability to climb in and out of machines, up and down stairs to check work.
• Read, comprehend and write technical information and data