Machine Shop Lead Job Listing at Kelly Services in West Henrietta, NY (Job ID 10088972)

Description

At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we're seeking a Machine Shop Lead to work for a premier optics manufacturer in West Henrietta, NY. With us, it's all about finding the right opportunity for you!

Pay: $29.00 - $43.00/hr. (Depending on experience).
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday - Friday. 

Summary: In this role, the Machine Shop Lead will oversee daily machine shop operations while remaining highly hands-on. This is a working supervisor position, with at least 50% of time spent machining low-volume, tight-tolerance production parts, prototypes, and tooling. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled machinist with strong CNC programming expertise (Mastercam required), leadership experience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, diamond turning lathes, and Swiss lathes
• Manufacture and inspect parts to ultra-tight tolerances (as tight as ±0.0001") using precision measuring tools
• Lead, train, and mentor machinists in machining, setup, and CNC programming
• Review daily production schedules and ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot machining issues
• Interpret engineering drawings and collaborate with Engineering and Operations on new jobs, ECOs, and estimates
• Design fixtures and tooling to support production and prototype work
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, workflow optimization, work cells, daily management)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment
• Monitor Kronos timekeeping and assist with employee performance reviews
• Support company values, ethical conduct, and safety policies
• Complete other duties as assigned

This job might be an outstanding fit if you…

• Have 5+ years of precision machining experience (Required)
• Are proficient in Mastercam CNC programming (Strongly Preferred)
• Have experience leading or mentoring machinists (Preferred)
• Have hands-on experience with CNC mills, lathes, and Swiss machines (Tsugami a plus)
• Can machine and inspect parts to tolerances of ±0.0001"
• Are comfortable in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment

What happens next?
APPLY today and TEXT "Start" to (585) 902-0334 for more information!

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