Lead CNC Lathe Machinist

CNC Lathe Lead Machinist **1st Shift 6am-2:30pm**

**About Precision Advanced Manufacturing (PAM)**

Precision Advanced Machining is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Anaheim, CA, specializing in CNC machining, laser cutting, and waterjet processing for the aerospace, defense, and high-technology industries. Our team focuses on craftsmanship, efficiency, and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional quality and service.

**Why Join Precision Advanced Manufacturing**

• Work with cutting-edge technology in a clean, organized, and growing manufacturing environment
• Be part of a skilled team supporting aerospace and defense customers across the U.S.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth as we expand our machining capabilities with super alloys like nickel and titanium
• Competitive pay, strong leadership support, and a culture focused on precision, quality, and continuous improvement

Shift Schedule

1st Shift 6am- 2:30pm overtime as needed

About the Role

The CNC Lathe Lead Machinist is responsible for coordinating day-to-day lathe operations while performing advance setups and supporting productions needs on the shop floor. This role focuses on assigning work, assigning machinists, and ensuring jobs are properly executed to meet quality and efficient standards. The position works under the directions of the Production Manager and plays a key role in maintaining workflow and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Assign Daily tasks to CNC lathe machinist and operators as directed
• Perform complex setups on CNC lathes (2-axis, live tooling, muli-axis)
• Ensure all jobs are properly set up, verified, and ready for production

-Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings accurately

• Assist machinist and operators with setups, troubleshooting, and technical issues
• support program verification and make minor edits as needed (feeds, speeds, offsets)

-Adhere to quality standards to minimize nonconformances and rework

-Monitor workflow and communicate issues impacting production to the Production Manager

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC Lathe experience

-Proven experience performing set ups

-Experience with live tooling and/or multi-axis lathes preferred

• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and materials
• Knowledge of GD&T and inspection requirements
• Knowledge of G and M code

-knowledge with CNC Controls (Haas and/or Fanuc)

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

-Prior Lead or team coordination experience

-Experience in tight tolerance and high precision machining environments

-knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you measure within .0005 tolerance?
• Do you have experience machining Inconel or Titanium metals. Please specify.

Experience:

• reading drawings: 1 year (Required)
• GD&T: 2 years (Required)
• machine setup: 2 years (Required)
• G&M Code: 2 years (Required)
• editing programs at the machine: 2 years (Required)
• operating Haas machines: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person