Lead Machinist at Superior Aerospace

Superior Aerospace; Fridley (MN); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Superior Aerospace is seeking an experienced Lead Machinist to support daily machining operations and guide shop-floor staff. You will set up and operate machines to produce precision parts meeting customer, engineering, and quality requirements.

The right candidate will have strong machining experience, an eye for detail, and the ability to train others while managing multiple production priorities.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in manufacturing or machining positions.
• Ability to read complex drawings and specifications.
• Ability to measure to ten-thousandths of an inch with a micrometer.
• Leadership experience and ability to train others.
• Knowledge of ISO quality requirements and records control.

Aufgaben

• Set up and operate machines for new and repeat production jobs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Load, run, measure, and inspect precision parts.
• Adjust machine controls and edit computerized machine commands as needed.
• Assemble tooling required for production jobs.
• Use micrometers and other measuring equipment to verify conformance to specs.
• Identify defects, inefficiencies, and areas to reduce waste.
• Train and evaluate shop-floor operators.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines, tools, and equipment.
• Follow company quality, safety, and process-control procedures.

Kenntnisse

Machining experience

Read engineering drawings

Micrometer measurement

Leadership & training

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

ISO quality processes

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Jobbeschreibung

Lead Machinist

Superior Aerospace is hiring an experienced Lead Machinist to support daily machining operations and help guide shop‑floor employees. This position sets up and operates a variety of machines to produce precision parts that meet customer, engineering, and quality requirements.

The right candidate will have strong machining experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to train others while managing multiple production priorities.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate machines for new and repeat production jobs.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Load, run, measure, and inspect precision parts.
• Adjust machine controls and edit computerized machine commands as needed.
• Assemble the tooling required for production jobs.
• Use micrometers and other measuring equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Identify defects, inefficiencies, and opportunities to reduce wasted time and motion.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and supervisory personnel to resolve technical or production issues.
• Train and evaluate shop‑floor operators.
• Accurately complete all required production and quality documentation.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines, tools, and equipment.
• Follow company quality, safety, and process‑control procedures.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of related manufacturing or machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating machining equipment.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use a micrometer to measure to ten‑thousandths of an inch.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership experience and the ability to train and evaluate employees.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality processes, including document control, process control, inspection, calibration, and product identification.
• General knowledge of ISO requirements, records control, statistical tools, and workplace safety.