CNC Lathe Lead Machinist

Pressco Products is a manufacturing and machining company that produces quality machined parts, stamping, fabrication, and assembly of components for the aerospace and defense industries. With its rich 60-year history and new long-term contracts, Pressco is looking for a few key individuals who want to be a part of its continued growth and stability. This job will focus on leading the CNC Lathe department and machining quality parts.

First shift: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm (4x10s). Optional OT on Fridays.

Job Duties and Essential Functions:

• Set up, operate, and run 2-axis and multi-axis CNC Lathes with sub-spindle
• Mentor, coach, oversee, and manage the production team of 1-3 employees over two shifts and the day-to-day production schedule for the department
• Produce parts efficiently and accurately according to work instructions, prints, and quality requirements.
• Perform appropriate in-process checks with precision measuring instruments; promptly report discrepancies and ask for assistance when needed.
• Assist with tooling, fixturing, setups, and process improvements according to skill level.
• Coordinate with programming, tooling, scheduling, quality, and department leads.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe work areas and care for equipment.
• Complete setup sheets, labor tickets, and work-order documentation accurately.
• Experienced team members may help train and mentor developing machinists.
• Maintain great communication with programming, tooling, production scheduler, and general manager
• CNC Lathe Programming (MasterCAM)
• Update set-up sheets
• Oversee labor tickets, timecards (attendance), and paperwork/work orders are accurately submitted