Machinist III - Lead

Delva; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Delva Tool & Machine is hiring a Machinist III, Lead to own fixture setup, program support, and first article inspections on the PAC-3 program. You will guide Mazak 5-axis work, mentor junior machinists, and ensure safe, efficient floor operations on two shifts.

Must have 5+ years of CNC experience, GD&T proficiency, and ITAR eligibility. This is a lead, non-suprvisory role with hands-on leadership in Cinnaminson, NJ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including multi-axis or 5-axis equipment.
• Set up and adjust programs on CNC machining centers without hand-holding.
• Experience with fixture setup and part prove-out, including FAI processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and job routers.
• Knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tooling for aluminum and one exotic alloy (titanium, stainless, tool steel).
• High School Diploma or GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent.
• Authorization to work on ITAR-controlled aerospace and defense components.

Responsibilities

• Lead fixture design and setup, support programming, and drive part prove-out and FAI.
• Become the go-to resource on Mazak 5-axis equipment on the floor.
• Lead setup, adjust programs, and operate complex multi-axis CNC machines; validate first runs and FAI.
• Serve as primary contact for operators on setup, tooling, and routing; mentor junior machinists.
• Act on safety issues when supervisors are absent and coordinate with leadership.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis / 5-axis

Fixture setup

GD&T interpretation

Read engineering drawings

ITAR work authorization

Education

High School Diploma or GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent

Job description

What You'll Own

Machinist III, Lead

The PAC-3 program runs through this shop, and right now those parts need to move to Drawing 1 (D1) status. That means someone has to own fixture setup, work hand-in-hand with the programming team on part prove-out and First Article Inspection, and drive the process forward on Mazak 5-axis equipment. That someone is you.

• Drive PAC-3 components from current state to D1: coordinate fixture design and setup, support programming, and lead part prove-out and FAI from day one
• Get up to speed on the Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and the Palletech robotic pallet system within your first 90 days, becoming the go-to resource on the floor for both
• Lead setup, adjust programs, and operate complex multi-axis CNC equipment; validate new programs through first runs and first-article inspections
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operators' day-to-day questions on setup, tooling, job routing and troubleshooting; mentor Machinist I and II team members and help keep work moving efficiently on shift
• When no Supervisor or Manager is on shift, act as the floor's first point of contact for safety incidents and personnel concerns: ensure immediate safety steps are taken, document factual observations, and contact on-call leadership or HR right away. All investigation and disciplinary decisions stay with leadership
• Partner with Engineering and CNC programmers to reduce scrap, hold tight tolerances, and recommend design-for-manufacturing improvements; contribute to continuous improvement, lean and 5S initiatives

Note: Lead is a non-exempt, non-supervisory role. You set the tone on the floor through example, not authority.

What We Bring

Delva Tool & Machine is an AS9100 Rev D certified precision shop in Cinnaminson, NJ, producing aerospace and defense components that end up in programs like PAC-3. We hold tolerances to +/-0.0002" across aluminum, titanium, stainless, and tool steels. Our floor runs two shifts on Vertical Mills, Lathes, Swiss Lathes, and Mazak 5-axis horizontals with robotic loaders and automated pallet systems. This is not a commodity job shop. The work is complex, the standards are high, and the mission is real.

What You Bring

Must-Have

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including multi-axis or 5-axis equipment
• Demonstrated ability to set up and adjust programs on CNC machining centers without hand-holding
• Experience with fixture setup and part prove-out, including FAI processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T; callouts, and job routers
• Working knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tooling selection for aluminum and at least one exotic alloy (titanium, stainless, tool steel)
• High School Diploma or GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent work experience
• Authorization to work on ITAR-controlled aerospace and defense components

Nice-to-Have

• Direct experience on Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and/or Palletech automated pallet systems
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and participation in shop-floor audits
• Prior lead or mentor experience on a machine shop floor
• Experience on PAC-3 or similar defense program components

Pay

$30.00 - $43.00/hr ($62,400 - $89,440/yr)

1st shift (days). Pay range already reflects any applicable role premiums.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off