- Robot type
- Industrial Automation
- Location
- TorranceCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
CNC Lead (2nd shift)
Job description
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Schedule: This is a 3 - 4 x 11 rotating shift working alternating Wednesdays.
The CNC Lead (internally known as Lead CNC Machinist) is an advanced technician who acts as a frontline leader, coordinating the daily work of the machining team while ensuring top-tier quality and production performance. This role requires specialized expertise, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the independent judgment necessary to solve difficult assignments and drive process improvements.
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding…
Job responsibilities
- Act as a floor lead, coordinating the work of peer machinists, managing a high workload, and providing daily direction to maintain production continuity across shifts.
- Serve as a dedicated mentor to less-experienced team members; assist the supervisor and act as their delegate when required.
- Foster strong fundamentals and cross-team collaboration, serving as a cultural and technical role model on the shop floor.
- Lead setup and operation of advanced CNC equipment including 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis machining centers.
- Support machining execution for complex prototype and production hardware.
- Apply advanced GD&T knowledge to validate setups and machining strategies.
- Troubleshoot complex machining challenges including tooling performance, fixture alignment, machine limitations, and process instability.
- Support machine recovery and process troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
Job requirements
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- 5–8 years of CNC machining experience with strong multi-axis machining expertise.
- Demonstrated experience or strong aptitude for leading peers, coordinating workloads, and mentoring junior technicians.
- Advanced proficiency with Siemens and Heidenhain controllers.
- Advanced understanding of GD&T and machining process optimization.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex machining processes and setups.
- Experience implementing dynamic work offsets and advanced setup methodologies.
- Ability to operate independently with strong technical ownership.
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