Machine Shop Lead

WizeHire, Inc; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikky & XGen Manufacturing seeks a hands-on Machine Shop Lead to own floor operations, mentor the team, and build the foundation for the machining department. The role balances shop floor supervision with technical execution, overseeing daily workflows, optimizing production schedules, and troubleshooting CNC mills and lathes while ensuring quality across automotive and defense/industrial projects.

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Responsibilities

• The Machine Shop Lead balances shop floor supervision with technical execution. Oversees daily workflows, optimizes production schedules, and troubleshoots complex setups on CNC mills and lathes while ensuring quality across automotive and defense/industrial projects.

Job description

About Sikky & XGen Manufacturing

Sikky Manufacturing and XGen Manufacturing operate under one roof as a powerhouse of precision engineering, advanced CNC machining, and American craftsmanship. While Sikky leads the world in elite, high-performance automotive components, XGen delivers aerospace-level, custom-contract machining for defense, tech, and industrial applications. Driven by rapid growth and ongoing investment in state-of-the-art machinery, we are seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Lead to take ownership of floor operations, mentor our team, and help build the foundation for our expanding machining department.

Role Summary

The Machine Shop Lead balances shop floor supervision with technical execution. You will oversee daily workflows, optimize production schedules, and troubleshoot complex setups on CNC mills and lathes while ensuring quality standards across both performance automotive and tight-tolerance defense/industrial projects.