CNC Machinist Lead

• Get up to speed on the Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and the Palletech robotic pallet system within your first 90 days becoming the go-to resource on the floor for both.
• Lead setup adjust programs and operate complex multi-axis CNC equipment; validate new programs through first runs and first-article inspections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operators day-to-day questions on setup tooling job routing and troubleshooting; mentor Machinist I and II team members and help keep work moving efficiently on shift.
• When no Supervisor or Manager is on shift act as the floors first point of contact for safety incidents and personnel concerns: ensure immediate safety steps are taken document factual observations and contact on-call leadership or HR right away. All investigation and disciplinary decisions stay with leadership.
• Partner with Engineering and CNC programmers to reduce scrap hold tight tolerances and recommend design-for-manufacturing improvements; contribute to continuous improvement lean and 5S initiatives.

Note: Lead is a non-exempt non-supervisory role. You set the tone on the floor through example not authority.

Delva Tool & Machine is an AS9100 Rev D certified precision shop in Cinnaminson NJ producing aerospace and defense components. We hold tolerances to /-0.0002 across aluminum titanium stainless and tool steels. Our floor runs two shifts on Vertical Mills Lathes Swiss Lathes and Mazak 5-axis horizontals with robotic loaders and automated pallet systems. This is not a commodity job shop. The work is complex the standards are high and the mission is real.

• 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience including multi-axis or 5-axis equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and adjust programs on CNC machining centers without hand-holding.
• Experience with fixture setup and part prove-out including FAI processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings GD&T; callouts and job routers.
• Working knowledge of feeds speeds and tooling selection for aluminum and at least one exotic alloy (titanium stainless tool steel).
• High School Diploma or GED Trade/Vocational Certificate Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Authorization to work on ITAR-controlled aerospace and defense components.

• Direct experience on Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and/or Palletech automated pallet systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and participation in shop-floor audits.
• Prior lead or mentor experience on a machine shop floor.

$30.00 - $43.00/hr ($62400 - $89440/yr)

1st shift (days). Pay range already reflects any applicable role premiums.

• Medical dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.

We are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual experience and qualifications without regard to a persons sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion disability race creed color sex age national origin or ancestry or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.