Lead Lathe Machinist

Overview

Lead Lathe Machinist works in partnership with the Production Manager to oversee workloads and machining priorities specific to the lathe team. This position provides daily guidance, mentorship, and technical training to lathe machinists, applying strong problem‑solving skills to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and departmental goals are consistently met. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Lead Lathe Machinist actively contributes as a hands‑on machinist, utilizing advanced lathe programming, setup, and machining techniques to produce high‑precision parts.

• Lead Responsibilities:
  Coordinate daily lathe production needs with the supervisor and help establish machining priorities specific to lathe operations.
• Identify and communicate lathe production challenges, successes, and workload status to ensure efficient workflow.
• Use sound judgment to make informed decisions related to lathe machining, production schedules, quality, and cost control.
• Monitor and assist in overseeing labor data in the ERP system for lathe team members.
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing lathe machinists on department operations, setup procedures, programming, and best practices.
• Act as a primary technical resource, providing guidance and solutions to less experienced lathe machinists.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to provide accurate time and material estimates for lathe machining in support of quoting.
• Work with vendor representatives to maintain lathe tools, chucks, collets, equipment, and supplies.
• Research, recommend, and support the purchase of lathe-related tooling and equipment.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, accuracy, and throughput of lathe machining operations.

• Machinist Responsibilities:
  Read and interpret prints, ...

Prototek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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