Lead CNC Machinist

Job Description Job Description Location: Anniston, AL Pay: $65,000 – $75,000 per year, based on experience Job Type: Full-Time About the Role A well-established manufacturing company in Anniston, AL is hiring an experienced Lead CNC Machinist to run its in-house machine shop. You'll be the senior hands-on machinist on the floor, leading the machining team, coordinating daily production, and keeping the shop safe, on schedule, and within quality standards. This is a working lead role. We want a skilled CNC machinist who can guide and develop other machinists and also dive in to troubleshoot equipment, run setups, and support inspection. What You'll Do Lead daily machine shop operations and direct machinists and operators Train, coach, and develop team members, and help with hiring, scheduling, and performance management Plan and prioritize production to meet schedules and customer requirements Set up and oversee CNC mills and lathes, including tooling, offsets, and machine adjustments Troubleshoot machining, quality, and equipment issues Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions Use and oversee CMM inspection to verify part dimensions and review results with machinists and quality staff Coordinate preventive maintenance and keep tooling and supplies stocked Reduce scrap and downtime and support continuous improvement Enforce safety policies and keep a clean, organized shop Requirements 5+ years of CNC machining experience Hands-on CMM and dimensional inspection experience Strong CNC setup, tooling, offset, and troubleshooting skills Solid understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading Knowledge of precision measuring tools and inspection practices Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Commitment to safety and quality Previous lead or supervisory experience in a machine shop preferred Preferred CNC programming or editing CMM programming or operation Experience machining castings or large components Lean manufacturing, ISO or other quality systems Experience leading multiple shifts or a larger team \nCompany Description StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture. Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere. Company Description StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.\r\n\r\n Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.