Weekend Nights CNC Team Lead for Advanced Multi-Axis Machining

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a Machinist Team Lead for weekend nights to guide setup, operation, and optimization of advanced CNC equipment in a high-mix, low-volume shop.

You will supervise Mazak and DMG Mori turn‑mill centers and CNC lathes, support robot-integrated systems, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while mentoring team members to improve daily performance. This role also offers growth in state‑of‑the‑art machining technologies and a collaborative

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
• Experience with multi-axis turn-mill machining, turning centers, and horizontal machining centers.
• Experience using Mazak, Mazatrol, DMG Mori, CELOS, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls.
• Able to read blueprints and apply GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of G-code programming and machining fundamentals.
• Experience holding tolerances on precision components.
• Commitment to safety, quality, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members in the setup and operation of Mazak and DMG Mori multi-axis turn-mill centers and CNC lathes.
• Support robot-integrated turn-mill systems to improve productivity, consistency, and safe operation.
• Operate horizontal machining centers with pallet pool systems for efficient production flow.
• Complete tooling setup, offsets, fixture alignment, and related machine adjustments.
• Monitor machining performance and adjust processes to support quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Set clear expectations for safety, 5S, schedule compliance, output, and resource use.
• Coach team members on standard work, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC programming basics

Safety & lean

Tools

Mazak

Mazatrol

DMG Mori

CELOS

Mitsubishi

G-code

Blueprint reading

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a Machinist Team Lead for weekend nights to guide setup, operation, and optimization of advanced CNC equipment in a high-mix, low-volume shop.

You will supervise Mazak and DMG Mori turn‑mill centers and CNC lathes, support robot-integrated systems, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while mentoring team members to improve daily performance. This role also offers growth in state‑of‑the‑art machining technologies and a collaborative