Machining Lead

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Machining Lead performs hands-on machining in addition to overseeing Safety, Quality, Delivery (Scheduling), and Productivity responsibilities within the machining team. This role provides technical guidance, leads training and onboarding, and helps maintain efficient workflow through communication with Planning and department leadership. The Lead is expected to foster a strong team environment through consistent, effective leadership on the shop floor.

BENEFITS

• Pay based on skill and experience ($38-$42/hr)
• Health Insurance plus Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Machining Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines, including selecting/installing tools and fixtures, setting offsets, adjusting feeds/speeds, and ensuring proper coolant flow.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Monitor machining operations, troubleshoot issues (tool wear, vibration, dimensional errors), and adjust to maintain accuracy and productivity.
• Perform or verify first-piece inspections; inspect finished parts using precision measurement tools to ensure compliance.
• Manage basic tool life and coordinate tooling replacements; assist with fixture and setup optimization.
• Perform manual machining and operate auxiliary equipment as required.
• Complete required documentation and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Lead Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production schedules, monitor job progress through Dispatch Reports, balance workloads, and communicate priorities through shift pass-downs.
• Ensure accurate job clocking and proper movement of work to the next process step.
• Provide first-level technical support for complex setups, machining issues, and programming or editing CNC programs as needed.
• Train and cross-train team members; assist with maintaining training records and skills matrices.
• Enforce safety procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements; participate in safety checks and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions.
• Support quality containment, including identifying nonconforming parts and assisting with root-cause and corrective actions.
• Communicate material, tooling, or fixture shortages, and provide capacity/resource feedback to leadership and cross-functional departments as necessary.
• Support Gemba Walks, 5S, continuous improvement initiatives, and audit activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience required including ability to set up and operate CNC mills (programming and manual machining skills preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of programming experience CNC equipment, preferably using GibbsCam software.
• Proven experience successfully leading teams within a machining or manufacturing environment (3 years minimum), with the ability to motivate, guide, and support team members while maintaining strong operational performance.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, and other precision measurement tools, with strong blueprint reading and tolerance interpretation skills.
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Ability to participate in cross-training across the manufacturing facility.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Boyd is the world's leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make our customers' products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers' most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.

As a unique provider of innovative solutions, Boyd Corporation is in a multitude of industries such as aerospace, medical, consumer electronics and recreational vehicles to name only a few. We partner and serve some of the top organizations around the world. Our diversification and our global reach in the US, Asia and Europe, mean we offer many ways for you to grow and develop your career. We push the limits of your potential and provide you with the tools you need for a successful career.

All Job Posting Locations (Location)

Niagara Falls

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.