CNC Lead

The CNC Lead – 2nd Shift supports daily CNC operations by providing hands-on leadership and technical support to CNC Operators. This role performs machine set-ups, troubleshooting, and quality inspections while helping ensure production priorities, safety, and quality requirements are met throughout the shift.

•  2 plus years of CNC machining and set-up experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1 plus years of lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience setting up CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming, offsets, tooling, and machining processes.
• Experience performing dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other applicable inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tolerances, and work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively guide, train, and communicate with CNC Operators.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.

• → Perform set-ups on CNC mills and lathes according to work instructions, drawings, travelers, and production requirements.
• →Perform basic CNC programming, program adjustments, and applicable machine offsets.
• →Troubleshoot machining, tooling, set-up, and process issues during the shift.
• →Assist CNC Operators with machine operation, set-ups, tooling, and process questions
• →Verify machines are properly set up and ready for production
• →Escalate significant equipment, tooling, programming, or process concerns to the CNC supervisor, Production Manager, Engineering, or Quality as appropriate.

• →Provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to CNC Operators on second shift
• →Help coordinate daily work assignments and production priorities as directed by the CNC Supervisor or Production Manager.
• →Monitor workflow throughout the shift and communicate issues that may affect production schedules.
• →Help ensure employees follow established work instructions, processes, safety requirements, and company policies.
• →Support training of new and existing CNC Operators on machine operation, set-ups, work instructions and department procedures.
• →Promote teamwork, accountability, good communication, and a productive work environment.
• →Communicate shift status, incomplete work, machine issues, quality concerns, and other important information to management and/or the incoming shift.
• →Escalate employee performance, attendance, conduct, or other personnel concerns to the CNC Supervisor or Production Manager.

•  Perform first-piece, in process, and other required inspections using applicable measuring and inspection equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, tolerances, travelers, and work instructions.
• Verify completed parts meet dimensional and quality requirements before continuing production.
• Ensure required production and inspection documentation is completed accurately.
• Identify nonconforming parts or processes and notify Quality and/or management as appropriate.
• Assist Operators in understanding inspection requirements and proper us of measuring equipment.
• Support corrective actions and troubleshooting related to machining or quality issues.

• Must be reliable and punctual with consistent on-site attendance
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment

Precise Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. (PAM), established in 1965, is a premier full-service supplier specializing in close-tolerance custom molding and machining for the aerospace, defense, medical, and electronic industries. With over five decades of experience, PAM offers expertise in injecting, compression, and transfer molded plastics, as well as CNC machining and value-added assembly.

The company maintains AS9100 and ISO 9001 certification, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards. PAM is also approved by major OEMs and has been privileged to manufacture parts for the NASA Space Shuttle Program

Located in Yorba, Linda, California, Precise Aerospace Manufacturing is committed to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered solutions to meet the demanding requirements of its diverse clientele. 

Pexco is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees.  It is the company's policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including upgrading, promotion and training, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.