Machine Shop Lead

Aegis is partnered with a long-standing manufacturer of commercial plumbing products that has been producing high-quality industrial components for over 100 years. This organization is known for its low turnover, strong benefits, and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Employees tend to build long-term careers here due to the company's stability, collaborative culture, and investment in its people. They are seeking a Machine Shop Lead to support second shift machining operations while serving as the technical resource for machine operators and acting as the backup to the Machine Shop Supervisor. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend time operating equipment, supporting operators, troubleshooting issues, and helping drive production performance throughout the shift.

Responsibilities:

Support daily operations within the machine shop on 2nd shift Operate and support Makino machining centers and MMC pallet pool systems Serve as the technical lead for machine operators on the floor Train and mentor new machine operators Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and the tool room to resolve manufacturing challenges Monitor tooling inventory and coordinate tool replacement, repair, and maintenance Perform quality checks and verify production output Move materials throughout the facility and document activity within SAP Assist with continuous improvement projects and production efficiency initiatives Serve as backup to the Machine Shop Supervisor when needed

Requirements:

5+ years of machine shop experience Previous experience in a CNC machining environment Experience training or mentoring operators Strong blueprint and print reading skills Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and tooling teams Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Experience:

Team Lead or Supervisor experience Makino machining center experience MMC (pallet pool) system experience Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience G-Code programming exposure Journeyman Machinist or technical certifications Why This Opportunity? Four-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) Long-standing manufacturing organization with extremely low turnover Strong benefits package including 401(k) match Overtime opportunities available Leadership opportunity while remaining hands-on in the shop Stable organization with a strong focus on employee retention and development This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist or machine shop lead who enjoys mentoring others, solving problems on the floor, and helping drive production within a highly stable manufacturing environment.

You should be proficient in:

Leadership / People Management CNC Tooling CNC Machine Setup & Changeover Machines & technologies you'll use: EDM Drilling Machine CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) CNC Lathe (5+ axis)