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Seasonal Service Shop Technician Lead

Denver, CO

$19.63 - $25.92/hr

The Job The Service Shop Lead is responsible for leading day-to-day operations and supporting the ... This role involves guiding the work of Service Shop & Rental Associates, ensuring the timely ...

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Seasonal Service Shop Technician Lead

Denver, CO · On-site

$19.63 - $25.92/hr

The Job The Service Shop Lead is responsible for leading day-to-day operations and supporting the ... This role involves guiding the work of Service Shop & Rental Associates, ensuring the timely ...

evo

Seasonal Service Shop Technician Lead

Denver, CO · On-site

$19.63 - $25.92/hr

The Job The Service Shop Lead is responsible for leading day-to-day operations and supporting the ... This role involves guiding the work of Service Shop & Rental Associates, ensuring the timely ...

King Soopers

CHEESE SHOP/LEAD CLERK

Falcon, CO · On-site

Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

King Soopers

CHEESE SHOP/LEAD CLERK

Denver, CO · On-site

Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Safariland

Machinist (Level 2)

Golden, CO · On-site

$21.25 - $29/hr

NFT Machine Shop - Basic understanding of G and M codes. * Level 2 Certification in MasterCam. [NFT ... want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest ...

Safariland

Machinist (Level 2)

Golden, CO · On-site

$21.25 - $29/hr

NFT Machine Shop - Basic understanding of G and M codes. * Level 2 Certification in MasterCam. [NFT ... want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest ...

Safariland

Machinist (Level 2)

Golden, CO · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

NFT Machine Shop - Basic understanding of G and M codes. * Level 2 Certification in MasterCam. [NFT ... want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest ...

nLIGHT

CNC Machine Operator

Longmont, CO

$28 - $43/hr

Associate degree or Technical Certification is a plus. Compensation: $28.00-$43.00/hour depending ... Maintain and configure machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, saws, and metrology tooling.

nLIGHT

CNC Machine Operator

Longmont, CO

Associate degree or Technical Certification is a plus. Compensation: $28.00-$43.00/hour depending ... Maintain and configure machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, saws, and metrology tooling.

nLIGHT

CNC Machine Operator

Longmont, CO

$28 - $43/hr

Associate degree or Technical Certification is a plus. Compensation: $28.00-$43.00/hour depending ... Maintain and configure machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, saws, and metrology tooling.

nLIGHT

CNC Machine Operator

Longmont, CO · On-site

$28 - $43/hr

Associate degree or Technical Certification is a plus. Compensation: $28.00-$43.00/hour depending ... Maintain and configure machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, saws, and metrology tooling.

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What is the difference between Associate Machine Shop Lead vs Machine Shop Technician?

AspectAssociate Machine Shop LeadMachine Shop Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often required
Work EnvironmentLead role in a machine shop, overseeing operationsHands-on work in machining and equipment maintenance
Employer UsageSupervises and coordinates shop activitiesPerforms machining tasks and equipment troubleshooting
Common Search IntentLeadership, oversight, and coordinationTechnical skills, machining, and maintenance

The Associate Machine Shop Lead typically oversees shop operations, coordinating team activities and ensuring quality. In contrast, the Machine Shop Technician focuses on hands-on machining, equipment maintenance, and technical tasks. Both roles require technical skills and certifications, but the lead position emphasizes supervision and coordination, while the technician role emphasizes technical proficiency and operational support.

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Machine Shop Lead

Longmont, CO • On-site

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Job description

A well-established aerospace and precision manufacturing company in the Longmont area is seeking experienced CNC Mill Leads/Shift Supervisors for both 2nd Shift and Weekend Shift operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled CNC machinist/programmer ready to take the next step into a hands-on leadership role while continuing to work with advanced multi-axis machining technology.


The ideal candidate is capable of independently programming complex parts in Mastercam, performing complete machine setups, operating CNC mills, troubleshooting production issues, and leading a team to meet quality and production goals.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and support production activities during your assigned shift
  • Independently program complex components using Mastercam
  • Set up and operate CNC milling machines with minimal supervision
  • Optimize programs, tooling, and machining processes to improve efficiency
  • Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to machinists
  • Verify part quality through precision measuring equipment and inspection procedures
  • Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues
  • Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met
  • Collaborate with engineering and management to improve manufacturing processes


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of CNC milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to independently program in Mastercam
  • Strong setup and operation experience on CNC mills
  • Experience machining tight-tolerance aerospace or high-precision components preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T
  • Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, feeds and speeds, and machining strategies


Preferred Experience

  • 5-axis machining experience strongly preferred
  • Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred, but strong technical leaders ready to step into a leadership role are encouraged to apply
  • Aerospace manufacturing
  • High-mix, low-volume production
  • Continuous improvement/process optimization
  • Training and mentoring machinists


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