Hands‑on supervisor of a growing 2nd shift CNC lathe department, ensuring safe and efficient operation of CNC lathe machines to meet quality and delivery goals.
Compensation
The hourly pay range for this position is $32-$41 per hour (depending on experience). This is a permanent, non-exempt (hourly), full-time position. Additionally, 2nd shift employees receive a 10% shift bonus as long as they work on 2nd shift.
Responsibilities
Lead a growing 2nd shift team of 4-5 machinists in the lathe department.
Set up and operate CNC Lathe machine for the cutting of metallic materials.
Interpret blueprints, sketches/shop drawings, and engineering specifications.
Perform tool changes, offsets, and adjustments to maintain part quality.
Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other metrology tools.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Nice to have: Aerospace Experience
Nice to have: aerospace materials (Inconel, titanium, stainless)
Seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Machinist to lead the Tulsa machine shop, overseeing the manufacturing of tight-tolerance propulsion, structural, and tooling components for flight and test hardware.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $30-38 per hour. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of machinists and quality inspectors; set daily priorities, maintain the shop schedule, and act as point of contact when management is unavailable
Set up, program, and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce propulsion, structural, and tooling components from aluminum, titanium, stainless, Inconel, and engineered plastics
Hold tight tolerances and surface finishes on flight hardware, including sealing surfaces, fluid fittings, and precision bores
Perform first-article and in-process inspection using CMM, optical comparators, and hand gauges; record results and drive corrective actions to improve part quality
Review drawings, models, and GD&T with design and manufacturing engineers; give early, data-backed feedback on manufacturability, tolerancing, and material selection
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