Machine Shop Lead

Sikky Manufacturing; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikky Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Lead to supervise daily workflows on CNC mills and lathes, ensuring quality across automotive and defense/industrial projects. You will optimize production schedules, troubleshoot complex setups, and mentor a skilled machining team on the shop floor.

The role combines technical execution with leadership to build a foundation for an expanding machining department, offering competitive hourly compensation and growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a machine shop floor.
• Strong understanding of CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to optimize production schedules and troubleshoot complex setups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflows on CNC mills and lathes.
• Optimize production schedules for automotive and defense/industrial projects.
• Mentor and lead shop floor team to ensure quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Shop floor leadership

Production scheduling

Troubleshooting setups

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

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.

Compensation: $35 - $40 hourly