CNC Milling Lead / Working Supervisor (Hawthorne, CA)

is hiring on behalf of a well-established, ISO-certified medical device manufacturer in Hawthorne, CA. This is a rare opening for a working lead who wants to program, set up, run, and own the milling floor, not just manage from a distance.

Pave Talent is hiring for a precision medical device manufacturer in Hawthorne, CA that has been producing orthopedic implants, bone screws, and surgical components for over two decades. ISO 13485 certified, climate-controlled facility, and a team of experienced machinists who take their craft seriously. The company is growing fast and has more customer demand than it can currently keep up with.

You will lead the milling department day-to-day: writing programs from scratch, setting up jobs, running parts, and coaching the team around you. This is a hands-on working lead role, not a desk job. You will report directly to senior leadership and collaborate with design engineers on manufacturability, tooling selection, and process improvement.

The company machines titanium, stainless steel, and high-performance alloys to tolerances that would make most shops nervous. If tight tolerance work on life-saving orthopedic components is the kind of challenge that gets you out of bed, this is the right environment.

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• Develop and optimize CNC programs for milling machines using CAM software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD)

• Lead setup and calibration of CNC milling machines with Fanuc controls

• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T specifications, and complex technical drawings

• Supervise daily milling operations including tooling selection and fixture setup

• Train machinists on programming techniques, machine operation, and precision measurement

• Collaborate with design engineers to review part designs and flag manufacturability improvements

• Conduct equipment maintenance checks and troubleshoot issues on mills, CMM, and related equipment

• Maintain records of machine performance, quality inspections, and process adjustments

• Drive lean manufacturing and 5S practices on the floor

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• Proven CNC milling programming experience with Fanuc controls

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T drawings

• Experience supervising or leading a machining team

• Hands-on setup and operation experience on CNC milling machines

• Able to commit to full-time schedule including mandatory overtime (minimum 2 hours daily, 5 hours Saturdays)

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• Background in medical device or aerospace precision manufacturing

• Experience with palletized milling operations

• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or FDA-regulated environments

• Experience with CMM and EDM equipment

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S

: Competitive and negotiable based on experience — the right candidate matters more than hitting a specific number

: Available and expected weekly

: Full-time, Direct Hire

: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO

: Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment

: Hawthorne, CA (convenient to Torrance, El Segundo, Gardena, Inglewood, and Long Beach)

Ready to lead a milling floor where the work actually matters? Apply via LinkedIn and we'll reach out to schedule a conversation. Confidential search; your application is fully private.

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