Machining Department Lead - 2nd Shift

Machining Department Lead - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin – Composite Sealing Systems Division, San Diego (Otay Mesa), California. Standard work hours:
Monday
- Friday, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm (2nd shift).

The Machining Department Lead oversees daily operations, ensuring productivity and quality standards. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing performance metrics, resolving conflicts, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supervise daily operations to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Monitor team performance and workflow.
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of work.
• Collect and analyze daily production data.
• Utilize a day‑by‑hour tracking system.
• Partner with other departments to coordinate efforts.
• Address and manage low‑level conflicts quickly.
• Implement disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Escalate concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Support and implement training programs.
• Lead High‑Performance Teams (HPT) for continuous improvement.
• Perform daily hands‑on work.
• Support quality initiatives and maintain ISO compliance.
• Follow safety and environmental policies.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• College degree or certifications preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years operating CNC machinery.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with blueprint/GD&T and precision measurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SharePoint preferred.
• Knowledge of MSSV preferred.

Skills

• Workload management and scheduling.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Team leadership and motivation.
• Conflict resolution.
• Modeling desired behaviors.
• Basic math and geometry.
• Critical thinking and decision making.
• Training and development.
• English proficiency.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Performing basic calculations.
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adherence to quality standards.

• Lift up to 35 lb. regularly.
• Stand, walk and sit for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop and reach frequently.
• Use hands and fingers for detailed work.
• Perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Wear PPE throughout shift.
• Operate power tools and heavy machinery.

Position requires compliance with ITAR and EAR; applicant must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Pre‑employment screening includes background check, credential verification, drug test, physical, and eye exam.

All applicants are subject to drug testing per Parker policies and state laws.

Pay range: $26.75 /hr to $40.75 /hr. Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits include medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, 401(k) with 100% match on first 5%, defined‑contribution plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, disability programs, adoption assistance,  membership, identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness, PTO, company holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons. U.S. citizenship or legal residency required for certain positions per import/export regulations.