Posted August 20, 2026
Lead Man Lathe Machinist
Snelling - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, US
Full Time
Job Description
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.
