Lead Machining Specialist / 62594
Engineering
Syracuse, New York
Direct Hire
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00
Lead Machining Specialist (75-100K+)

We have an opening available for a Lead Machining Specialist in the Syracuse, NY area. This is a 1st shift direct hire position.

Company Overview:
  • Established Precision Manufacturing Company.
  • Tenure: More than half of the team has a tenure of 10+ years.
  • Benefits: Healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, disability coverage, and more.
  • Career Growth: Potential to be a part of succession plan for senior leadership roles.
Duties:
  • The Lead Machining Specialist is the go-to technical expert on the shop floor, providing support across both CNC milling and turning operations.
  • Help operators and production teams resolve machining, setup, tooling, quality, and production issues as they arise.
  • Assist with bringing new jobs into production, validating processes, and ensuring a smooth transition from programming to manufacturing.
  • Partner with machinists, programmers, supervisors, and engineering personnel to improve workflows and solve day-to-day manufacturing challenges.
  • Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce setup times, increase quality, and eliminate production bottlenecks.
  • Offer practical input on tooling, workholding, fixturing, and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Provide manufacturing expertise during quoting, planning, and project review activities to help ensure successful production outcomes.
  • Investigate recurring production problems, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions that improve overall shop performance.
Background and Experience:
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience with a strong CNC machining background.
  • Experience supporting both CNC Milling and CNC Turning operations.
  • Ability to troubleshoot machining processes, tooling, fixturing, setups, and production issues.
  • CNC programming experience is preferred but not required.
  • Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence experience is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
  • Hands-on, practical leader who enjoys being on the production floor and helping teams succeed.
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