PTL CNC Machinist IV -Technical Lead

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); In loco; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Annual bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Bird Johnson, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company, seeks a skilled CNC Technical Lead to oversee daily shop floor CNC operations and translate CAD/CAM designs into efficient production processes. You will work with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to drive manufacturability and tooling strategies on complex parts.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will mentor machinists, optimize cycles, ensure quality and safety, and uphold lean standards such as 5S.

Competenze

• 10+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience with at least 2+ years in lead roles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
• Advanced G-code/M-code programming and manual editor on multiple controls.
• Blueprint reading with GD&T proficiency.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and CMM outputs.
• Familiarity with NX, Mastercam, SolidWorks, Fusion 360.
• Strong communication and collaboration with engineers and management.

Mansioni

• Guide CNC machinists on daily setups, tool selection, speeds/feeds.
• Identify cycles, fixture, and strategy improvements for efficiency.
• Set up and debug high-complexity CNC programs before production.
• Troubleshoot machining issues on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with Engineering on DFM and post-processors.
• Inspect First Article parts with QA and Engineering.
• Mentor junior operators; enforce 5S and Lean practices.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards.

Conoscenze

CNC Machining

Lead machinist

G-code programming

GD&T

5-axis milling

CAD/CAM tools

Communication

Team leadership

CMM reading

Formazione

Associate degree in Precision Machining

Vocational certification in Manufacturing Technology

Strumenti

Haas

Fanuc

Mazak

Heidenhain

Descrizione del lavoro

CNC Technical Lead

Bird Johnson, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company

Job Summary

Bring your machining expertise. Lead from the shop floor. Build your future with Bird Johnson.

Bird Johnson, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company, offers a great opportunity for professional growth for an experienced CNC professional ready to make an impact. We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Technical Lead to oversee daily CNC machining floor operations and bridge the gap between engineering and production. In this dual technical and leadership role, you will work directly alongside our Design and Manufacturing Engineers to translate CAD/CAM designs into efficient, repeatable production processes. You will serve as the hands‑on technical expert on the shop floor-troubleshooting complex setups, optimizing programs, mentoring machinists, and ensuring production meets high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Grow your career with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day of hire.
• Eligibility for 100% tuition reimbursement after 12 months.
• A 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match.
• An annual company performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities for professional growth while applying your expertise, developing others, and collaborating closely with engineering and production teams.

This position requires DOD clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Machining Operations & Technical Leadership

• Daily Operations Support: Guide and support CNC machinists on daily shift setups, tool selections, speeds/feeds optimization, and complex machining operations.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, tool life, fixture designs, and machining strategies (3-axis, 5-axis, mill-turn, or precision lathes).
• Setup & Production: Set up, prove out, and debug new or high‑complexity CNC programs (G‑code, NX, Mastercam, Fusion 360, or SolidCAM) before handing off to operators.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical machining issues, machine alarms, tooling wear, and dimensional non‑conformances directly on the shop floor.

Engineering Collaboration

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Partner closely with Engineering to review drawings, models, and prototypes, providing practical feedback on manufacturability and tolerances.
• CAM/G-Code Interface: Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to refine tool paths, program logic, and post‑processors to eliminate bottlenecks.
• First Article Inspection (FAI): Work with Quality Assurance and Engineering to inspect First Article parts and validate new tooling/fixtures.

Team Coaching & Shop Floor Standards

• Mentorship & Training: Train, mentor, and up‑skill junior and mid‑level CNC operators in proper setups, blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement tools.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Enforce quality standards, 5S practices, and Lean manufacturing methodologies to minimize scrap and rework.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all floor personnel adhere to shop safety policies, proper machine guarding, and OSHA requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Haves

• Experience: 10+ years of hands‑on precision CNC machining experience, including at least 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, or senior setup role.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the required DOD security clearance.
• CNC Programming & Controls: Advanced understanding of G‑code/M‑code programming and manual editing at the control, including Haas, Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain, or similar systems.
• Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Proficiency in interpreting complex engineering blueprints and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Precision Measurement: Extensive experience using high‑precision measurement tools, including micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges, and interpreting CMM outputs.
• Machining & Work‑holding: Hands‑on expertise with multi‑axis milling and turning machines, tooling selection, and custom work‑holding/fixturing.
• Engineering & Software Literacy: Familiarity with CAD/CAM software such as NX, Master‑cam, Solid Works, or Fusion 360, and experience working directly with engineering 3D models.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, machinists, and upper management.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with 5‑axis machining or live‑tooling lathes.
• Background in aerospace, medical device, automotive, or high‑precision job‑shop manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma practices.
• Associate degree or vocational certification in Precision Machining/Manufacturing Technology.
• Experience working with large castings.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.