Machinist

Harvard Bioscience•Holliston, MA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard Bioscience is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental research, discovery, and pre-clinical testing for drug development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories, to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HBIO) A career with Harvard Bioscience is an experience where our employees are energized and aligned to our purpose – Solutions to advance life science. With an experienced leadership team with a track record of delivering growth and accelerated business improvements, HBIO sees an opportunity to drive significant organic growth by leveraging and expanding its deep customer relationships, new product development and an empowered, efficient sales force. THE OPPORTUNITY A temporary machinist who will plan, create layout, set-up, and operate manually operated and CNC machine shop equipment. Read and understand blueprints, manuals, and other technical documentation in order to perform machine shop tasks. Design, machine and build simple fixtures and tools to assist production and engineering. Setup, operate, and disassemble manual and CNC machines. Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and work pieces. Monitor speed and feed of machines. Turn, mill, drill, and shape machine parts to specifications. Measure and examine completed parts to meet specifications. Test production tools and fixtures to satisfy requirements. Maintain machines and mechanical equipment, make adjustments, repair and report any problems. Independent person in mid-level support role. Complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Requirements

Machining skills with ability to design CNC and CAM capabilities
Ability to handle duties and tasks that may be complex
Perform basic math, geometry and trig calculations
Flexibility within shop schedule to meet production needs
Resolve routine issues and problems
Computer literate including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Follow all documented safety requirements
HS Diploma and (1) one plus year of experience

Nice To Haves

CAD drafting skills such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
Programming knowledge of SolidWorks CAM
Experience with Tormach Path Pilot CNC software

Responsibilities

Plan, create layout, set-up, and operate manually operated and CNC machine shop equipment.
Read and understand blueprints, manuals, and other technical documentation in order to perform machine shop tasks.
Design, machine and build simple fixtures and tools to assist production and engineering.
Setup, operate, and disassemble manual and CNC machines.
Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and work pieces.
Monitor speed and feed of machines.
Turn, mill, drill, and shape machine parts to specifications.
Measure and examine completed parts to meet specifications.
Test production tools and fixtures to satisfy requirements.
Maintain machines and mechanical equipment, make adjustments, repair and report any problems.
Make, repair or modify parts per specifications.
Inspect finished parts using various measuring tools and techniques to ensure accuracy and quality.
Handle, machine and assemble delicate small parts, maintain accuracy and meet customer specs.
Troubleshoot and report problems.