Lead Machinist, 2nd Shift

Niron Magnetics, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health support

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Energetic manufacturing environment

Job summary

Niron Magnetics, Inc. is seeking a Machinist Lead for the 2nd shift to drive the safe, efficient operation of our machining and finishing processes.

You will set up, program, troubleshoot, and operate CNC and manual equipment while coaching others and ensuring daily safety, quality, and productivity goals. You will be the primary machining resource on the second shift, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to resolve issues, optimize programs, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• CNC and manual machining experience with programming and adjustments.
• Ability to read drawings and apply GD&T and inspection requirements.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and coaching skills.
• Strong organization, judgment, and communication abilities.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills; able to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet.
• Available for second shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift machining by reviewing priorities, staffing, materials, tooling, and equipment readiness.
• Train and coach machinists on safe operation, setups, inspection methods, and quality.
• Serve as first escalation point for machining and workflow issues and coordinate shift handoffs.
• Set up, program, adjust, and operate CNC and manual equipment including HAAS mills, grinders, and lathes.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T; develop and optimize CNC programs; verify parts with inspection equipment.
• Maintain setup sheets, tooling data, and production records; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Reading drawings

GD&T

Inspection equipment

Troubleshooting

Coaching

Communication

MS Office

Physical ability

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HAAS

CAM

Job description

What you’ll do

As the Machinist Lead, 2nd Shift, you will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of Niron’s second-shift machining and finishing activities. You will set up, program, troubleshoot, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment while helping machinists prioritize work, solve production problems, follow standard processes, and achieve daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

You will serve as the primary machining resource on the second shift and work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and first-shift operations. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist who enjoys remaining hands-on with equipment while coaching others and improving how work gets done.

Shift Leadership and Team Support

• Lead second-shift machining by reviewing priorities, staffing, materials, tooling, and equipment readiness; assign work based on production needs, operator capability, and delivery dates.

• Train and coach machinists on safe equipment operation, setups, inspection methods, standard work, quality, accountability, documentation, and workplace organization.

• Serve as the first point of escalation for machining, tooling, quality, equipment, and workflow issues, and lead clear shift handoffs covering status, concerns, needs, and next priorities.

Machining Operations

• Set up, program, adjust, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment—including HAAS-controlled vertical mills, grinders, lathes, and related systems to produce magnets, components, fixtures, and assemblies.

• Complete tool changes, offsets, machine adjustments, and in-process corrections while monitoring tool wear, dimensional drift, equipment conditions, and process variation.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and keep equipment, tooling, and work areas properly maintained.

Programming, Drawings, and Inspection

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, process documentation, and GD&T requirements; develop, prove, edit, and optimize CNC programs using approved CAM and machine-control systems.

• Verify parts with precision inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, and CMMs, and ensure operators understand critical dimensions, inspection frequency, and acceptance criteria.

• Maintain accurate setup sheets, tooling information, machine programs, inspection results, production records, and process observations.

Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, fixturing, setup, dimensional, process, and equipment issues, and support root cause and corrective action investigations.

• Recommend and implement improvements to programs, tooling, fixtures, inspection, setups, workflow, safety, quality, and cost.

• Identify recurring shift issues and communicate improvement opportunities to Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and operations leadership.

Safety and Quality

• Model and enforce safe work practices, required PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, approved material handling, and stop-work expectations for unsafe conditions or quality risks.

• Ensure parts and assemblies meet engineering, quality, and customer requirements through consistent standard work, proper escalation, and documented deviations.

• Maintain accurate traceability, inspection, production, and shift-handoff records, along with a clean, organized, and compliant machining environment.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant experience.

• CNC and manual machining experience, including programming and adjustments.

• Ability to read drawings and apply GD&T and inspection requirements.

• Experience with precision measuring equipment.

• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and coaching skills.

• Strong organization, judgment, and communication skills.

• Basic Microsoft Office skills; able to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet.

• Available for second shift and overtime as needed.

Nice to have

• HAAS, CAM, and manual machining experience.

• Experience with advanced materials, fixtures, and tooling.

• CMM inspection or related manufacturing process experience.

• Lean, root cause, and continuous improvement experience.

• High-mix, prototype, scaling, lead, or trainer experience.

• Relevant technical diploma, apprenticeship, or associate degree.

Our pay and benefits

• Salary: $32 - $46 hourly depending on experience, skills, and education

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Mental healthcare

• 401k plan with company match

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment

Recruiters and Employment Agencies:

Please note that Niron Magnetics does not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our career site, hiring managers, or employees will be considered the property of Niron Magnetics. Consequently, we reserve the right to hire these candidates at our discretion without any financial obligation to the submitting agency.

The following notices apply only to positions involving access to export-controlled technology, technical data, or CUI as determined by the nature of the role and applicable program requirements

Export Control / ITAR Notice

This position may require access to information, technology, or technical data controlled under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774), as well as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as defined under 32 C.F.R. Part 2002. Where such access is required, the Company will evaluate all available license exceptions and exemptions before determining that a formal export authorization is necessary. If an export authorization is required, the Company will determine, based on legitimate business and regulatory considerations alone, whether to pursue one. The Company is not obligated to seek an export authorization in every circumstance, and any decision regarding authorization will never be based on a candidate’s citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin. Each candidate’s eligibility will be evaluated individually through a consistent, documented review process. The Company complies fully with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b), and Executive Order 11246 as implemented by 41 C.F.R. Part 60. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, citizenship status, or immigration status in any aspect of employment.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

This role may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Candidates selected for roles involving CUI will be required to comply with all applicable safeguarding and handling requirements, including those under NIST SP 800-171 and any governing contractual obligations.