Lead CNC Machinist

Company: AMETEK Chandler Engineering
Location: Broken Arrow
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

At a Glance Company: AMETEK – Chandler Engineering (Energy & Process Instrumentation) Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (74012) – On-site Nearest Major Market: Tulsa, OK Job Type: Full-Time (Hourly) Pay Range: $30 – $40 per hour (based on experience) Shift: Day Shift (standard business hours; overtime expected) Overtime: Yes – Hours over 40 per week can be expected Experience Level: Senior (10 years preferred or equivalent technical background) Published: January 28, 2026 Why This Role Exists Chandler Engineering, a brand of AMETEK, manufactures high-precision well integrity instrumentation for oil, gas, geothermal, and emerging environmental energy markets. This Lead Machinist role exists to provide advanced technical leadership inside the machine shop — supporting complex setups, mentoring machinists, and driving process improvements as production demands grow. This is not just a machine-running role. It’s a technical leader position responsible for holding tight tolerances, working with exotic materials, and ensuring the shop runs efficiently and safely. The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Lead setup and operation of CNC and manual machines for high-precision work Program, input, and edit CNC programs using Mazatrol and Fanuc controls Develop and refine machining processes to improve efficiency and quality Hold tight tolerances (down to ±.0001") Machine exotic materials including Hastelloy and Inconel Interpret blueprints and specifications; mark reference points on workpieces Select, align, and secure fixtures, tooling, and materials on mills, lathes, and hones Calculate and adjust feeds, speeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut Perform trial runs and troubleshoot machining issues Verify conformance of finished parts using precision inspection tools Build and modify tooling, jigs, and fixtures as needed Train and mentor machinists in machining techniques and safety practices Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve complex technical challenges Machines, Controls & Equipment Machines: CNC Mills CNC Lathes Hones Large-scale CNC lathes (preferred experience) Controls: Mazatrol (Mazak) Fanuc (including Doosan mills) Inspection Tools: Calipers Micrometers Precision measuring instruments Blueprint interpretation & GD&T Materials You’ll Work With Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Hastelloy Inconel Large-diameter cylindrical components and pressure-related parts What We’re Looking For Required: High School Diploma or GED Associate degree OR 10 years of related CNC machining experience Strong experience with Fanuc and/or Mazatrol programming Advanced setup and troubleshooting capability Blueprint reading and tolerance control experience Ability to hold tight tolerances (.0001") Experience mentoring or leading machinists Safety-minded and team-oriented Preferred (Not Required): Experience machining oversized or heavy cylindrical parts Experience operating large-scale CNC lathes Background in precision machining of large-diameter components Experience handling heavy workpieces with proper lifting and fixturing techniques Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Chandler Engineering because: Work on precision instrumentation supporting energy and environmental technologies Stable global organization backed by AMETEK Opportunity to lead and mentor Exposure to exotic alloys and complex machining challenges Real overtime availability Professional, safety-focused environment AMETEK is a global industrial technology leader with over $7.5B in annual sales and 22,000 employees worldwide. Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $30 – $40 per hour (DOE) Overtime: Hours over 40 per week can be expected Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company programs PTO and paid holidays Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation is based on experience, skills, and business considerations. Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.

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