Machine Shop Team Lead - Weekend Days

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Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0140554 Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Machinist Team Lead Weekend Days The opportunity Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is looking for a skilled Machinist Team Lead to support our growing machine shop team. In this role, you will help guide setup, operation, and optimization of advanced CNC equipment in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. You will support the production of highly engineered transformer components used in grid and electrification applications. You will also help team members work safely, meet production schedules, and improve daily performance. This is a great opportunity to build on your CNC experience while helping launch and support a state-of-the-art machine shop with automation, robotic integration, and next-generation machining technologies. How you’ll make an impact Guide team members in the setup and operation of Mazak and DMG Mori multi-axis turn-mill centers and CNC lathes. Support robot-integrated turn-mill systems to improve productivity, consistency, and safe operation. Operate horizontal machining centers with pallet pool systems for efficient production flow. Complete tooling setup, offsets, fixture alignment, and related machine adjustments. Monitor machining performance and adjust processes to support quality, cycle time, and efficiency. Set clear expectations for safety, 5S, schedule compliance, output, and resource use. Coach team members on standard work, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices. Your background 5 or more years of experience in a CNC machine shop environment. Experience with multi-axis turn-mill machining, turning centers, and horizontal machining centers. Experience using Mazak, Mazatrol, DMG Mori, CELOS, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls. Able to read blueprints and apply GD&T standards. Knowledge of G-code programming and machining fundamentals. Experience holding tolerances on precision components. Commitment to safety, quality, standard work, and continuous improvement. For internal applicants, you must have worked in your current department for at least 6 months and have been employed with Hitachi Energy for at least 1 year. More about us At Hitachi Energy, you will be part of a team that values safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can grow, contribute, and do meaningful work. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.