Lead Machinist

Holo-Krome; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a Full-Time Manufacturing Lead Machinist. The role involves overseeing shop floor operations, ensuring quality and timely product delivery while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of manufacturing work experience.
• Ability to lift packages weighing 25-50 lbs, up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support the shop operations and ensure quality delivery of products.
• Provide leadership and guidance to machine operators.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational

Math

Education

Education related to tool and die or machining

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Lead Machinist role at Holo-Krome

Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Holo-Krome, Division of Fastenal Manufacturing

61 Barnes Industrial Park North

Wallingford, CT 06492

First shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Overview
Working as a Full-Time Manufacturing Lead Machinist, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the shop floor, supporting the growth of the Manufacturing division. You will collaborate with the operations manager, inside sales team, and other lead machinists to schedule machine workloads.

Responsibilities
- Support the shop operations
- Ensure quality and on-time delivery of products
- Maintain accuracy while performing multiple tasks
- Provide leadership and guidance to machine operators
- Maintain timecards in the Kronos system
- Ensure a safe working environment
- Communicate effectively across shifts

Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of manufacturing work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong math skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
- Excellent safety and attendance records
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
- Problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Alignment with company core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork
- Ability to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages weighing 25-50 lbs, up to 100 lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam)

Preferred Qualifications
- Education related to tool and die or machining

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Referrals can double your chances of interviewing at Holo-Krome.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Lead Machinist” roles.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.