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Machine Shop Lead

Kent, WA 98032

Posted: 08/20/2025 Industry: Management Job Number: 2130686

Job Description


Are you a MasterCAM 2025 expert with strong leadership and quoting skills?




American Workforce Group has partnered with a well-established manufacturing facility in Kent, WA that is seeking a skilled Machine Shop Lead to oversee daily machining operations, support quoting processes, and mentor a team of machinists.




If you're a motivated, qualified individual – we want you!




Description for Machine Shop Lead:
  • Expert-level CNC programming using MasterCAM 2025 - MUST 
  • Collaborate directly with sales to quote jobs and estimate run times
  • Lead, assist, and train a team of CNC machinists
  • Design custom tooling and fixtures as needed
  • Support AS9100 audits and ensure documentation compliance
  • Machine tight-tolerance, high-value parts using exotic alloys
  • Maintain and manage a team 




Details for Machine Shop Lead:
  • Pay: $48.00/hour DOE
  • Location: Kent, WA
  • Days: Monday – Friday
  • Shift Hours: Day Shift (exact hours discussed at interview)




Requirements for Machine Shop Lead:
  • 5+ years CNC Programming experience
  • 8+ years hands-on machining experience (mill & lathe)
  • Proficient in G & M codes, GD&T
  • Strong blueprint reading and setup documentation skills
  • Tool selection, fixture design, feeds & speeds expertise
  • Experience with Stainless, Aluminum, Titanium, Nickel, and other exotic alloys
  • Stand, stoop, bend, and pull throughout the shift




Benefits after hire:
  • Company paid medical/dental/vision
  • 401k w/ company match
  • Holiday, PTO and WA State sick pay




Our mission statement:

“We positively impact people and our community by placing motivated qualified individuals at great places to work.”




To apply:

Email: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com

Call: (253) 650-8800

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm




We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, and any other status protected by law.




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