CNC Machinist

Harold Beck & Sons•Newtown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on. Role Summary: Join our 1st shift as a skilled CNC Machinist and machine the tight-tolerance, high-precision parts that make Beck actuators the most trusted in the toughest environments. Working with mentor guidance, you’ll set up, prove-out, and run CNC lathes, mills, grinders, and gear shapers; hold exacting tolerances in stainless, bronze, and aluminum; inspect with mics, indicators, bore gages, and CMM using strong GD&T; make edits and offsets; deburr to spec; troubleshoot issues; drive process improvements; run multiple machines; apply Lean principles; and keep flawless records—all in a clean, safe, high-performance shop that keeps power plants, refineries, and critical systems running without fail.

Requirements

3 - 5 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling, grinding, and gear shaping equipment, including making program edits and tool offsets and compensations.
Must be able to work from blueprints, sketches, oral, or written instructions and accept guidance from supervision, trainers, and mentors.
Possess a working knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and understand typical inspection methodologies.
Good working knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
Familiarity and understanding of basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry calculations.
Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Must have proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, and the desire and ability to work effectively as a member of various work teams.
Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Work overtime as needed when business demands require.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Predictable and reliable attendance is required
High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Nice To Haves

2 year technical school degree or Completion of an Apprenticeship Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of a mentor, safely setup, prove-out, and operate CNC lathes, and/or milling machines, grinders, and gear shapers.
Ensure accuracy, revision level and validity of production documentation and inspection tools prior to starting a job.
Perform part inspections as necessary to ensure quality of work and continually monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances using appropriate inspection tools and criteria.
Responsible for deburring all parts after machining operation to meet required specifications.
Maintain correct daily labor time recording and accurate entries on applicable manufacturing documentation.
Ability to analyze and resolve basic machining problems, and recommend process and tooling improvements.
Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and perform basic preventative maintenance activities as required.
Perform other general shop duties or assist other departments as business demands require.
Operate multiple pieces of equipment concurrently when cycle time permits.
Maintain all quality and productivity standards.
Promote a positive, professional atmosphere and support activities that enhance the welfare and morale of Beck employees.
Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to Beck safety policies.