Senior CNC Lathe Lead for Aerospace Machining

PrideStaff - Seattle; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

PrideStaff - Seattle is seeking a hands-on CNC lathe lead in Sumner, WA to guide a small 1–3 person team across two shifts. You’ll program at a basic level in Mastercam, set up lathes with sub-spindles, run parts, and coordinate scheduling.

You’ll ensure tooling, quality, and cross-department communication drive on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has 5+ years CNC lathe experience, strong English communication, and a lead-by-example mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years leading in a machine shop environment.
• 5+ years of CNC lathe machining experience; exposure to CNC mills a plus.
• Proven attention to detail, strong critical thinking, and dependable English communication (written and verbal).
• Lead-by-example attitude, reliable attendance, and strong time management.
• Comfort standing for extended periods in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes with sub-spindles; select and organize fixturing and tooling to meet work order requirements.
• Write and edit basic CNC lathe programs in Mastercam; verify and update setup sheets before first article and throughout runs.
• Keep machines producing: monitor cycle times, part quality, and uptime; step in to troubleshoot and optimize when needed.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measurement tools; respond to operator questions and implement improvements.
• Maintain accountability for labor tickets, time cards, and all work order paperwork—accurate, timely, complete.
• Champion shop safety and housekeeping: uphold PPE requirements and a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Leadership

CNC lathe

Mastercam basics

G-code/M-code

Blueprint reading

Quality control

English communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

PrideStaff - Seattle is seeking a hands-on CNC lathe lead in Sumner, WA to guide a small 1–3 person team across two shifts. You’ll program at a basic level in Mastercam, set up lathes with sub-spindles, run parts, and coordinate scheduling.

You’ll ensure tooling, quality, and cross-department communication drive on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has 5+ years CNC lathe experience, strong English communication, and a lead-by-example mindset.