Machine Shop Team Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a skilled Machinist Team Lead for 1st shift to guide setup, operation and optimization of high‑mix, low‑volume CNC work.

You will oversee Mazak and DMG Mori multi‑axis centers, ensure quality and on‑time production of precision transformer components. The role emphasizes safety, standard work, and continuous improvement, mentoring team members on tooling, offsets and GD&T, and collaborating with automation and robotics integration to boost

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a CNC machine shop environment.
• Experience with multi-axis turn-mill machining, turning centers, and horizontal machining centers.
• Experience using Mazak, Mazatrol, DMG Mori, CELOS, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls.
• Able to read blueprints and apply GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of G-code programming and machining fundamentals.
• Experience holding tolerances on precision components.
• Commitment to safety, quality, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members in the setup and operation of Mazak and DMG Mori multi-axis turn-mill centers and CNC lathes.
• Support robot-integrated turn-mill systems to improve productivity, consistency, and safe operation.
• Operate horizontal machining centers with pallet pool systems for efficient production flow.
• Complete tooling setup, offsets, fixture alignment, and related machine adjustments.
• Monitor machining performance and adjust processes to support quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Set clear expectations for safety, 5S, schedule compliance, output, and resource use.
• Coach team members on standard work, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

CNC shop experience

Turn-mill machining

Reading blueprints & GD&T

Safety & quality focus

Tools

Mazak controls

Mazatrol

DMG Mori controls

G-code programming

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID: R0140553

Date Posted: 2026-08-06

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: Machinist Team Lead 1st Shift

The opportunity Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is looking for a skilled Machinist Team Lead to support our growing machine shop team.

In this role, you will help guide setup, operation, and optimization of advanced CNC equipment in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

You will support the production of highly engineered transformer components used in grid and electrification applications.

You will also help team members work safely, meet production schedules, and improve daily performance.

This is a great opportunity to build on your CNC experience while helping launch and support a state-of-the-art machine shop with automation, robotic integration, and next-generation machining technologies.

How you’ll make an impact

Guide team members in the setup and operation of Mazak and DMG Mori multi-axis turn-mill centers and CNC lathes.

Support robot-integrated turn-mill systems to improve productivity, consistency, and safe operation.

Operate horizontal machining centers with pallet pool systems for efficient production flow.

Complete tooling setup, offsets, fixture alignment, and related machine adjustments.

Monitor machining performance and adjust processes to support quality, cycle time, and efficiency.

Set clear expectations for safety, 5S, schedule compliance, output, and resource use.

Coach team members on standard work, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices.

Your background

5 or more years of experience in a CNC machine shop environment.

Experience with multi-axis turn-mill machining, turning centers, and horizontal machining centers.

Experience using Mazak, Mazatrol, DMG Mori, CELOS, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls.

Able to read blueprints and apply GD&T standards.

Knowledge of G-code programming and machining fundamentals.

Experience holding tolerances on precision components.

Commitment to safety, quality, standard work, and continuous improvement.

For internal applicants, you must have worked in your current department for at least 6 months and have been employed with Hitachi Energy for at least 1 year.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, you will be part of a team that values safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can grow, contribute, and do meaningful work.

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