Lead CNC Machinist

🔎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

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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.

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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

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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

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Hastelloy
• Inconel
• Large-diameter cylindrical components and pressure-related parts

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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

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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.

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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.

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