Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Fastenal Co.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Wallingford, CT, is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Lead Machinist to oversee daily shop floor operations and coordinate workloads with the operations manager and lead machinists. The role emphasizes quality, on-time delivery, and safe procedures.

Primary duties include guiding machine operators, maintaining timecards in the Kronos system, and ensuring accurate scheduling in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent safety and attendance records.
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs.
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the shop and help schedule machine workloads.
• Ensure quality and on-time delivery of products.
• Maintain accuracy while performing multiple tasks.
• Provide leadership and guidance for machine operators.
• Maintain timecards within Kronos system.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively from shift to shift.

Skills

Communication

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Tooling/ machining education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Job ID 637195

Title Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Type Full-time

Location Wallingford, CT06492

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published September 24, 2026

End Date 10-02-2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Job Description

Manufacturing Lead Machinist

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492

CT180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Lead Machinist, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the shop floor including to support the continued growth of the Manufacturing division. This position will work with the operations manager, inside sales team and other lead machinists to schedule machine workloads.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing support to the shop
• Ensuring quality and on-time delivery of our product
• Maintaining accuracy while performing multiple tasks
• Providing leadership and guidance for machine operators
• Maintaining timecards within our Kronos system
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicating effective from shift to shift

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older
• Possess at least 2 years of Manufacturing work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Excellent safety and attendance records
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an education related to tool and die or machining

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.