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Machine Shop Lead / CNC Machining Mentor (NASA HUNCH)

Voyager

Long Beach, CA · full time · Senior

$160,000 – $180,000

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What this role is

This role leads aerospace machining operations and mentors high school students and teachers in NASA hardware manufacturing standards at a Long Beach facility. It suits experienced machinists who excel at both production oversight and technical education in a fast-paced defense and space technology environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 10–15 years of machining experience in aerospace or mechanical hardware
  • Supervisory or lead experience managing machinists or technicians
  • Proficiency in engineering drawings and GD&T
  • CAM-based CNC programming with aerospace alloy troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace QA processes including first article inspection and nonconformance disposition
  • Configuration and data management experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate cross-disciplinary teams including students and educators in deadline-driven environments

Nice to have

  • NASA or NASA-contractor experience
  • Knowledge of NASA/DoD work instructions and drawing management processes
  • Familiarity with NASA systems (MIDAS, NAMS, QARC, EDMS, JEDII)
  • Hands-on proficiency with Mastercam CAD/CAM
  • Special process controls knowledge (welding, heat treating, surface finishing)
  • Lean/Six Sigma training
  • Prior mentoring or teaching experience in technical or manufacturing settings

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