CNC Machinist A Lead

Job Description Job Description PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITES Reports to Machine Shop Supervision. The primary purpose of the Machinist A Lead role is to provide hands-on leadership, direction, and technical support to Machinists and Machine Operators. This position plays a key role in coordinating daily shop floor activities, supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives, and promoting a productive, accountable, and positive team culture while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES - other duties may be assigned * Operates machine tools in a production environment to manufacture parts in accordance with specifications, blueprints, and work instructions. * Leads and assigns daily work activities for Machinists and Machine Operators to support production priorities. * Supports machine shop supervision with production scheduling, workload coordination, and short-term planning. * Provides leadership and technical support for automation initiatives, including lights-out and unattended machining. * Sets the standard for teamwork, accountability, and positive shop culture aligned with Hartwell's operational goals. * Collaborates with Programming to set up, prove out, and optimize new and existing part numbers. * Works closely with Jig & Fixture Tool Makers, Machinists, Supervisors, and Management to improve processes, tooling, and throughput. * Performs routine machine maintenance tasks including lubrication, cleaning, and degreasing to support equipment reliability. * Loads parts for machining and performs in-process and periodic quality checks to ensure conformance to specifications. * Coordinates across shifts to ensure smooth handoffs related to machine condition, workload status, and "Must Ship" priorities. * Selects, sets up, and adjusts tooling in accordance with planning documents and engineering requirements. * Inspects finished parts to verify quality and compliance with specifications. * Operates CNC and/or manual equipment as required to meet production needs. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * High school diploma or GED equivalent. * Minimum 5 to 8 years of machine shop experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Demonstrated leadership or lead-level experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow verbal and written instructions. * Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC). * Experience with a variety of machine tools, CNC Verticals, Horizontals, 5 axis and Manual Machines. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, support, and motivate team members. * Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Programming, Tooling, Quality, and Management. Company Description With over 20 years of experience AnDek Staffing has created and maintained relationships by understanding our partners needs and continuously seeking ways to improve our services. Company Description With over 20 years of experience AnDek Staffing has created and maintained relationships by understanding our partners needs and continuously seeking ways to improve our services.