Machinist Lead, 2nd Shift - CNC Programming & Mentoring

niron; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Niron Magnetics is seeking a hands-on Machinist Lead for the 2nd shift. You will set up, program, troubleshoot, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to produce magnets, components, fixtures, and assemblies while mentoring other machinists and meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

You will lead the shift, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and first-shift operations, review priorities, train on safe operation and inspection methods, and ensure

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership of a second-shift machining team.
• Ability to interpret drawings and GD&T; develop and edit CNC programs.
• Experience with CNC and manual machining equipment; tooling and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift machining by reviewing priorities, staffing, materials, tooling, and equipment readiness; assign work based on production needs, operator capability, and delivery dates.
• Train and coach machinists on safe equipment operation, setups, inspection methods, standard work, quality, accountability, documentation, and workplace organization.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for machining, tooling, quality, equipment, and workflow issues, and lead clear shift handoffs covering status, concerns, needs, and next priorities.
• Set up, program, adjust, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment—including HAAS-controlled vertical mills, grinders, lathes, and related systems to production magnets, components, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, process documentation, and GD&T requirements; develop, prove, edit, and optimize CNC programs using CAM and machine-control systems.

Skills

Shift leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

HAAS CNC

CNC programming

Manual machining

GDT inspection tools

Job description

Niron Magnetics is seeking a hands-on Machinist Lead for the 2nd shift. You will set up, program, troubleshoot, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to produce magnets, components, fixtures, and assemblies while mentoring other machinists and meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

You will lead the shift, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and first-shift operations, review priorities, train on safe operation and inspection methods, and ensure