Machinist III - Lead

Machinist III, LeadThe PAC-3 program runs through this shop, and right now those parts need to move to Drawing 1 (D1) status. That means someone has to own fixture setup, work hand-in-hand with the programming team on part prove-out and First Article Inspection, and drive the process forward on Mazak 5-axis equipment. That someone is you.What You'll OwnDrive PAC-3 components from current state to D1: coordinate fixture design and setup, support programming, and lead part prove-out and FAI from day oneGet up to speed on the Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and the Palletech robotic pallet system within your first 90 days, becoming the go-to resource on the floor for bothLead setup, adjust programs, and operate complex multi-axis CNC equipment; validate new programs through first runs and first-article inspectionsServe as the primary point of contact for operators' day-to-day questions on setup, tooling, job routing, and troubleshooting; mentor Machinist I and II team members and help keep work moving efficiently on shiftWhen no Supervisor or Manager is on shift, act as the floor's first point of contact for safety incidents and personnel concerns: ensure immediate safety steps are taken, document factual observations, and contact on-call leadership or HR right away. All investigation and disciplinary decisions stay with leadershipPartner with Engineering and CNC programmers to reduce scrap, hold tight tolerances, and recommend design-for-manufacturing improvements; contribute to continuous improvement, lean, and 5S initiativesNote: Lead is a non-exempt, non-supervisory role. You set the tone on the floor through example, not authority.What We BringDelva Tool & Machine is an AS9100 Rev D certified precision shop in Cinnaminson, NJ, producing aerospace and defense components that end up in programs like PAC-3. We hold tolerances to +/-0.0002" across aluminum, titanium, stainless, and tool steels. Our floor runs two shifts on Vertical Mills, Lathes, Swiss Lathes, and Mazak 5-axis horizontals with robotic loaders and automated pallet systems. This is not a commodity job shop. The work is complex, the standards are high, and the mission is real.What You BringMust-Have5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including multi-axis or 5-axis equipmentDemonstrated ability to set up and adjust programs on CNC machining centers without hand-holdingExperience with fixture setup and part prove-out, including FAI processesAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T; callouts, and job routersWorking knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tooling selection for aluminum and at least one exotic alloy (titanium, stainless, tool steel)High School Diploma or GED, Trade/Vocational Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent work experienceAuthorization to work on ITAR-controlled aerospace and defense componentsNice-to-HaveDirect experience on Mazak 5-axis horizontal machining centers and/or Palletech automated pallet systemsFamiliarity with AS9100 quality standards and participation in shop-floor auditsPrior lead or mentor experience on a machine shop floorExperience on PAC-3 or similar defense program componentsPay$30.00 - $43.00/hr ($62,400 - $89,440/yr)1st shift (days). Pay range already reflects any applicable role premiums.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchPaid time offHow to ApplyApply directly through this posting. Include any relevant experience with 5-axis machining, fixture setup, or aerospace/defense programs in your application or resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screen.