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AppleOne
Lead Machinist
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A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$55,485 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Lead Machinist AppleOne - 3.8 Santa Ana, CA Job Details $125,000 - $140,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Machine setup Manufacturing management Grinders Equipment safety procedures Maintaining an organized workspace Team leadership Machining fixtures Dimensional inspection Engineering process optimization Machining tool setup Mechanical drawings Dimensional measurements Production in-process inspection CNC quality inspection Holding fixtures proficiency Quality control experience within aerospace industry Precision measurement in machining Mentoring Training machine operators Production monitoring Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing manufacturing teams Machine adjustment Milling machines Quality assurance experience within manufacturing Senior level Quality improvement programs in engineering Implementing lean manufacturing processes Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description Job Summary A direct hire opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Machinist in Santa Ana, CA, supporting high-precision aerospace and defense manufacturing. This management-level shop floor leadership role is ideal for a hands-on machining expert who enjoys complex work, tight tolerances, mentoring others, and helping improve production performance. The Lead Machinist will serve as a technical resource and working leader, setting up and operating manual and CNC equipment while helping ensure aerospace-quality standards are consistently met. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical precision components and tooling in a team-oriented manufacturing environment with strong collaboration between machining, engineering, production, and quality teams. This is a strong fit for a machinist who values stability, technical challenge, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to help develop junior machinists while remaining actively involved in hands-on production. Key Responsibilities Set up, program when required, and operate manual and CNC mills, lathes, routers, grinders, and related equipment for composite tooling and hardware components. Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, work instructions, blueprints, and GD&T requirements to machine complex parts to tight aerospace tolerances. Monitor machining processes, inspect finished and in-process parts with precision measuring tools, and make adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy. Train, mentor, and guide apprentice and junior machinists on machining best practices, safety, equipment use, and quality expectations. Troubleshoot machining issues and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve tool paths, fixturing, workholding, and process efficiency. Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient machine shop environment using 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles. Compensation and Benefits Direct hire opportunity.