Magnet Machining Lead — Precision & Production

Vulcan-Elements; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Machining Manager to lead day‑to‑day precision machining and grinding operations for hard, brittle magnet material. You will oversee a team of machinists and coordinate with engineering, coatings, and production to ensure on‑spec parts, accurate estimates, and strong safety practices.

The role starts at Johnston Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Four Oaks, NC and will move to Benson, NC, with some travel to the development site in Durham, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Hands‑on experience operating precision machining or grinding operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with CAD and CAM software.
• Familiarity with GD&T, blueprint reading, and dimensional metrology.
• Experience supervising a machining/grinding team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day machining operations to safely produce finished, on‑spec magnet shapes using wire EDM, grinders, mills, lathes, wire saws, lasers.
• Manage a team of machinists and operators; coordinate with customer‑facing and coating teams.
• Plan production runs to meet quality, throughput and schedule objectives.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Create and refine processing parameters for various materials.
• Perform first article and test inspections on processed parts.
• Collaborate with engineers to establish scheduling and processing plans.
• Maintain spare parts and consumables inventory.
• Establish SOPs for Workholding and equipment operation.
• Allocate personnel and equipment to production and development campaigns.
• Enforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Precision machining

Cost & lead-time estimation

Safety culture

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAM

Job description

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Machining Manager to lead day‑to‑day precision machining and grinding operations for hard, brittle magnet material. You will oversee a team of machinists and coordinate with engineering, coatings, and production to ensure on‑spec parts, accurate estimates, and strong safety practices.

The role starts at Johnston Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Four Oaks, NC and will move to Benson, NC, with some travel to the development site in Durham, NC.