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.
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HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected].