Description
Take the next step in your machining career with a hands-on leadership opportunity at a manufacturing facility in Donaldsonville, GA. This Machine Shop Lead role blends CNC programming and setup with leading a small team to keep production running smoothly—while staying deeply involved in the work.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Machine Shop Lead position include:
- Proven hands-on CNC machining experience, including programming, setup, and operation of CNC mills and lathes.
- Experience with manual lathe/mill operation, blueprint reading, and precision tolerance inspection.
- Ability to troubleshoot machining processes and select appropriate tooling for open jobs.
- Basic computer knowledge, including CNC programming and working knowledge of shop systems.
- Experience programming and setting up Mazak CNC lathes and mills for machine operators.
- Ability to lead or help oversee a machining team (approximately 6-7 machinists).
- Track open/active jobs to ensure accurate parts are supplied in a timely manner; run batches when possible.
- Maintain tooling inventory, order tooling as needed, inspect finished parts against engineering prints, and improve shop processes.
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Medical insurance (80% company-paid; dependent coverage available), dental/vision after 60 days, life insurance equal to 2× annual salary, 401(k) after one year with 3.5% company match when contributing 6%, and 120 hours (3 weeks) PTO.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging work environment? If so, apply today and let's see where this opportunity can take you!
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