CNC Machining Lead

CNC Machining Lead

Air Industries Machining Corp. | Bay Shore, NY

Full-Time | Day Shift | On-Site

Night Shift Opportunities Also Available

Pay: $32–$38 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Overtime regularly available based on business and production needs

About the Opportunity

Air Industries Machining Corp. is a growing aerospace manufacturer seeking an experienced CNC Machining Lead to join our team in Bay Shore, NY.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position supporting the production of complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components . The CNC Machining Lead serves as a key technical resource within the machining cell, helping keep equipment running, supporting complex setups, troubleshooting machining problems, coordinating tooling and fixtures, and working with machinists and support teams to maintain safety, quality, and production performance.

This position focuses on machining-cell execution and technical leadership rather than formal personnel management .

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor machining activity within the cell and help ensure effective execution of assigned production priorities .
• Keep CNC equipment operating effectively and minimize avoidable downtime.
• Support and troubleshoot complex 3- and 4-axis CNC milling setups and operations .
• Support advanced multi-axis machining equipment based on experience and training.
• Troubleshoot tooling, offsets, speeds and feeds, workholding, fixtures, chatter, tool wear, machine conditions, and setup issues.
• Diagnose whether machining problems originate with the setup, tooling, fixture, machine, program, process, or operating technique.
• Make appropriate machine-level adjustments and minor program edits at the machine within established processes.
• Coordinate required tooling, fixtures, and other resources needed to support machining operations.
• Work with CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations when additional technical support or process changes are required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and common GD&T requirements.
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other common precision measuring equipment to support shop-floor inspection and process control.
• Identify potential quality issues and make appropriate machining adjustments within established processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment while reinforcing established safety practices and proper machine-shop discipline within the cell.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and coaching to machinists within the cell.
• Reinforce established setups, machining methods, quality requirements, and process discipline.
• Look for practical opportunities to reduce setup and machining time, improve quality and process reliability, minimize downtime, and improve overall cell performance .
• Communicate production constraints, recurring problems, equipment concerns, and support needs to the appropriate teams.

Core Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot complex CNC milling operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines .
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, speeds and feeds, offsets, workholding, fixtures, setups, and machining fundamentals.
• Ability to systematically troubleshoot machining problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand common GD&T requirements.
• Proficiency with common precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Ability to understand CNC programs sufficiently to troubleshoot issues and make appropriate machine-level adjustments or minor edits within established processes.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to machinists within the cell.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, practical problem-solving ability, and pride in craftsmanship .
• Commitment to maintaining high standards for safety, quality, process discipline, and machining performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience preferred; demonstrated equivalent capability in independently setting up and troubleshooting complex CNC milling operations will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a CNC Lead, senior machinist, cell lead, or similar technical resource.
• Horizontal machining-center experience.
• Aerospace or other complex, high-precision manufacturing experience.
• Experience machining forgings, castings, structural components, and thin-wall parts.
• Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys, and other difficult-to-machine materials .

Experience with advanced multi-axis machining and other CNC equipment is helpful, but we place greater emphasis on strong CNC milling fundamentals, setup capability, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to learn.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and doesn't walk past a problem.
• Demonstrates accountability for machining execution and process discipline.
• Takes pride in craftsmanship and the quality of the components being produced.
• Approaches machining problems methodically and finds practical solutions.
• Is comfortable being hands-on and supporting machinists directly on the manufacturing floor.
• Understands the importance of keeping equipment productive without compromising safety, quality, or established processes .
• Works effectively with machinists and with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, and Maintenance.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $32–$38 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time. This position is being recruited primarily for day shift; night shift opportunities are also available.

Overtime: Overtime is regularly available based on business and production needs.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance

Why Join Air Industries Machining?

At Air Industries Machining, you'll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging, complex aerospace components involving advanced multi-axis machining, difficult materials, demanding tolerances, and sophisticated manufacturing processes.

We're a growing company with established aerospace programs, and we continue to invest in our people, equipment, processes, and manufacturing capabilities.

For the right CNC Machining Lead, this is an opportunity to apply your experience where it matters most: solving difficult machining problems, keeping equipment productive, supporting the people around you, and improving quality and performance on the shop floor.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an on-site position at our Bay Shore, NY manufacturing facility.

The position is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with CNC machining equipment, tooling, fixtures, workholding, inspection equipment, and manufacturing personnel.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

Air Industries Machining Corp. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Air Industries Machining Corp. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.