Machine Shop Lead (2nd shift)
Divergent · Torrance, California, United States
Posted 14 days ago · $52.00 - $62.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Divergent's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Divergent's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Divergent
- high 44 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
- Hiring momentum
- 106 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Divergent's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Divergent.
About this role
The Machine Shop Lead (Lead CNC Machinist) is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the machining team on the shop floor, ensuring quality and production performance. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, troubleshooting complex machining issues, and driving process improvements while collaborating with engineering teams. The position requires advanced CNC machining expertise and leadership skills to maintain production continuity and support continuous improvement efforts.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Divergent as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- Experience machining additively manufactured components
- Familiarity with gantry CNC systems and advanced machining technologies
- Experience supporting rapid production or prototype manufacturing environments
- Prior experience acting as a shift lead, supervisor delegate, or formal peer mentor
What you get
- Holistic Compensation Package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options
- Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies used beyond CNC and controllers
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability to rapid changes
- Role may involve additional duties or responsibilities as business needs change
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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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