Experienced Machinist - 2nd shift 3:30pm-12am
About The Position
Build Something Bigger With Us.If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, make things happen, and grow your skills in a team that values you—we're ready for you.For more than 70 years, Senior Metal Bellows has been pushing the limits of innovation—designing and building custom-engineered metal bellows for industries that demand the best: aerospace, defense, energy, and beyond.We're not just making parts—we're making solutions no one else can. And we want you to be part of it.WHAT YOU'LL DOMaster the craft - Achieve and maintain required Operator Authorization(s) and be trusted to run high-precision work the right way.Program with precision - Develop, edit, and fine-tune CNC programs while setting up complex fixturing for CNC and manual machines to get parts from print to production.Build accuracy from the start - Set machine origins, work offsets, and tool lengths exactly to spec so every run starts on solid ground.Turn prints into real-world results - Work from blueprints, material requests, method sheets, and written work instructions to deliver quality parts.Shape perfection - Machine components to extremely close tolerances, achieving exact squareness, concentricity, parallelism, and finish.Innovate with Engineering - Partner on custom jobs and process improvements that push manufacturing forward.Equip for success - Select, set, and load tools; perform first-piece runoffs and validate setups.Guard quality at every step - Measure and inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.Share what you know- Support and train fellow machinists on setups, best practices, and job-specific tasks.Keep machines running strong - Perform routine maintenance and jump in to troubleshoot CNC issues so production stays efficient and reliable.Own the details - use basic computer systems to record labor transactions and complete required production and quality documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Machinist in a precision manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Solid understanding of materials, tooling, and machining best practices
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong math and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Safety-first mindset and reliable work habits
- High school diploma or GED; vocational training or apprenticeship is an asset
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAM programming (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion, Gibbs)
- Fixture or tooling design experience
- Background in aerospace, medical, or other tight-tolerance industries
Responsibilities
- Achieve and maintain required Operator Authorization(s)
- Develop, edit, and fine-tune CNC programs
- Set machine origins, work offsets, and tool lengths
- Work from blueprints, material requests, method sheets, and written work instructions
- Machine components to extremely close tolerances
- Partner on custom jobs and process improvements
- Select, set, and load tools; perform first-piece runoffs and validate setups
- Measure and inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments
- Support and train fellow machinists on setups, best practices, and job-specific tasks
- Perform routine maintenance and jump in to troubleshoot CNC issues
- Use basic computer systems to record labor transactions and complete required production and quality documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Opportunity to work with a range of equipment and a skilled team on best-in-class, innovative products
- A culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement
- Strong commitment to work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
