Lead Machinist: CNC Lead & Team Leader

The Pivot Group Careers; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Lead Machinist for opportunities in and around Delta Township, MI. The role focuses on leading machining teams, reading blueprints, and maintaining tight tolerances while operating CNC and manual machines daily.

Salary ranges from $56,000 to $86,000 depending on experience; ideal candidates will have five or more years of hands-on machining, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to train others. Work authorization in the U.S. required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on machining experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience setting up and running CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to lead a small team and train others.
• Solid math skills and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and work from drawings to meet tight tolerances.
• Lead and train machinists on setup, tooling, and safe work practices.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and adjust programs to correct defects.
• Plan job sequences and coordinate work across the shop floor.
• Maintain tooling inventory and keep machines clean and calibrated.
• Document production counts and quality checks for each shift.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines for daily production runs.

Skills

Five+ years machining experience

Blueprint reading & GD&T

CNC mills & lathes setup/run

Leadership & training

Math skills & attention to detail

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Lead Machinist for opportunities in and around Delta Township, MI. The role focuses on leading machining teams, reading blueprints, and maintaining tight tolerances while operating CNC and manual machines daily.

Salary ranges from $56,000 to $86,000 depending on experience; ideal candidates will have five or more years of hands-on machining, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to train others. Work authorization in the U.S. required.