Night Shift Machinist /Shop Lead

S & H Machine Inc; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K + profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Catered lunches

Education assistance

Overtime opportunities

Boot & safety glasses allowance

Job summary

S & H Machine Inc in Burbank, CA is seeking an experienced Machinist/Shop Lead for the Night Shift to lead our manufacturing team. You will combine hands-on CNC machining expertise with production leadership to meet safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery of precision aerospace components.

The role suits a skilled machinist who enjoys mentoring others, solving production challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years CNC machining experience or relevant training.
• Leadership or shop lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform shop math.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night shift manufacturing team to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting to machinists and operators.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills.
• Load tools, fixtures, and materials accurately.
• Read blueprints and apply shop math for precise machining.
• Adjust offsets and edit programs when needed.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet specs and quality standards.
• Follow all machining safety practices.
• Assist in R&D and prototype work (if experienced).
• Collaborate on improvements and efficiency.
• Conduct shift handoffs and communicate production status to day shift leadership.
• Assist with employee training and development.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

G-code

Speeds and feeds

CAD/CAM

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Burbank, CA
Pay: $27.00 - $50.00 per hour

We’re looking for an experienced Machinist/ Shop Lead for our Night Shiftto lead our manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on CNC machining expertise with production leadership, overseeing night shift operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery of precision aerospace components.

This position is ideal for a skilled machinist who enjoys mentoring others, solving production challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead and support the night shift manufacturing team to a achieve production, quality, and safety goals

Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to machinists and operators

Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills

Load tools, fixtures, and materials accurately

Read blueprints and apply shop math for precise machining

Adjust offsets and edit programs when needed

Inspect parts to ensure they meet specs and quality standards

Follow all machining safety practices

Assist in R&D and prototype work (if experienced)

Collaborate with the team on improvements and efficiency

Conduct shift handoffs and communicate production status, equipment issues, and priorities to day shift leadership

Assist with employee training and development

What You Need

3 - 5 years of CNC machining experience or relevant training

Previous manufacturing leadership or shop lead experience preferred

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Understanding of speeds, feeds, and tooling concepts

Familiarity with G-code and CNC controls

Strong attention to detail and quality

CAD/CAM (Mastercam, SolidWorks) experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

Stand, walk, and use hands frequently

Lift up to 50 lbs when needed

Why Work With Us

• Health Coverage: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees
• 401K + Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Perks: Monthly catered lunches, work boot & safety glasses allowance, employee discounts
• Career Growth: On-the-job training, cross-training, and up to $1,000/year for education
• Overtime Opportunities

Monday - Friday ; 3:30 PM -12:00 AM (with overtime opportunities)