Lead Man Lathe Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Snelling is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Man – Lathe Machinist to join a well-established manufacturing company in Birmingham. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong machining experience and the ability to oversee daily production activities while operating large industrial lathes.

Schedule : 6:30am-2:30pm, with overtime as needed

Starting pay : $30.00/hr, depending on experience

Responsibilities for Lead Man – Lathe Machinist:

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of machining personnel on the shop floor.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Dainichi CNC lathes and LeBlond manual lathes.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure parts are manufactured to required specifications and tolerances.
• Monitor production schedules and assist with workflow prioritization.
• Train and mentor machine operators and machinists as needed.
• Perform machine setups, tooling changes, and quality inspections.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Qualifications Need for Lead Man – Lathe Machinist:

• Minimum 5+ years of machining steel products and large industrial components
• Previous leadership, lead man, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong experience operating and setting up Dainichi lathes and LeBlond lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of machining processes, feeds, speeds, and tooling applications.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

All qualified Lead Man – Lathe Machinist candidates please submit resumes for immediate review. Please call 205.879.9950 for more information. You can also email your resume to [email protected].

Snelling Staffing Services, with over 75 years of staffing expertise, specializes in clerical, administrative, professional and industrial positions, permanent and temporary. There's never a fee or contract for our candidates! Snelling Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Snelling Staffing Services is a drug-free workplace.