Machinist Lead - 2nd Shift at Texas Hydraulics Inc – Temple, Texas

Lead From the Machine. Set the Standard.Second shift needs more than experience — it needs steady leadership on the floor. As a Machinist Lead – Second Shift, you’ll run complex work, support your team, and serve as the point of contact for machining quality, safety, and flow during the shift.

This is a working lead role. You’ll spend most of your time machining, while also guiding operators, answering questions, helping troubleshoot issues, and reinforcing standards.

If you take pride in craftsmanship, consistency, and helping others succeed, this role fits.

What You’ll DoYou’ll lead by example and keep the department running right.

Machining & Technical ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and NC machines to produce parts that meet print and tolerance requirements

Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and process documentation

Determine machining sequence, setup requirements, and tooling needs

Measure, mark, and scribe materials to guide machining

Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials

Calculate and adjust speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut

Load, retrieve, and edit CNC programs as required

Monitor machine operation and make adjustments to prevent scrap or rework

Verify dimensions and alignment of finished parts and assemblies

Run trial parts to validate setup accuracy and program integrity

Troubleshoot machining and program issues directly at the machine

Lead ResponsibilitiesServe as the lead machinist for second shift in the Machining department

Support and guide employees, answering questions and providing direction

Assign and prioritize work in alignment with production goals and schedules

Assist with training and onboarding of new employees

Reinforce safety rules, quality expectations, and standard work

Communicate issues, needs, and shift performance to supervision

Assist with performance feedback and addressing day-to-day concerns

Set and model the highest ethical, safety, and workmanship standards

What You BringYou’re experienced, respected, and steady under pressure.

High School diploma or GED with 2–3 years of machining experience, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on work

Demonstrated ability to operate independently at a high level

Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and CNC operations

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures

Solid math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and units of measure

Basic computer skills, including MS Outlook and Excel

Ability to communicate clearly and lead peers with professionalism and consistency

Work EnvironmentThis is hands-on manufacturing work.

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise

Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and non-weather-related heat

Risk of electrical shock in certain areas

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Physical RequirementsRegularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Stand, walk, and move throughout the shift

Use hands for tools, materials, and machine controls

Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Ability to communicate and hear clearly in a manufacturing environment