CNC Machinist - 1st Class/Shop Floor Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

Tens Machine Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced, high-caliber CNC Machinist – 1st Class / Supervisor to join our precision manufacturing team in Holbrook, NY . This is a day-shift, hands-on leadership position focused on the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced CNC horizontal machining centers and multi-pallet cell systems.

If you are an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing precision aerospace components, thrives in an independent workflow, and is ready to help guide shop floor production, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):

• Setup & Operation: Lead the setup, programming adjustments, and operation of CNC horizontal machining centers and cell systems.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex machining, tooling, and production issues independently to minimize downtime.
• Quality Assurance: Perform precise in-process dimensional checks using advanced inspection equipment to ensure 100% compliance with blueprints and aerospace specifications.
• Tooling Management: Execute tool changes, manage offsets, and optimize cutting tool efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Monitor daily production processes, collaborate with quality/inspection personnel, and help maintain workflow and safety standards on the shop floor.
• Documentation: Review and meticulously complete all required aerospace in-process documentation and prepare finished parts for final inspection.
• Shop Stewardship: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe cell environment in accordance with company safety and quality procedures.

What We Are Looking For (Qualifications):

• Experience: 10+ years of CNC machining experience in a high-precision manufacturing or job shop environment is highly preferred.
• Aerospace Expertise: Prior experience manufacturing aerospace components is a major plus.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in setting up and operating horizontal machining centers (HMCs) or horizontal cell systems.
• Controls: Strong familiarity with Fanuc controls is a significant advantage.
• Tooling Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and tooling changes.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to easily interpret complex engineering blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and dimensional requirements.
• Inspection Skills: Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Leadership Traits: A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and support team goals.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer literacy for logging data and tracking production documents.

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Type: Full-time, Day Shift
• Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (We offer flexibility with these hours for the right candidate)
• Overtime: Ample overtime opportunities available to maximize your earning potential.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage (commensurate with experience).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Premium overtime pay opportunities.

About Tens Machine Co., Inc.

Based in Holbrook, New York, Tens Machine Co., Inc. is a premier manufacturer of high-precision components serving the defense and aerospace industry. We couple a stable, family-oriented shop environment with cutting-edge manufacturing technology, offering our team members a place where their technical skills are respected, utilized, and rewarded.