Senior CNC Machinist

Tri-Mation Industries•Mattawan, MI

About The Position

Tri-Mation is hiring an experienced CNC and lathe machinist to support its Machining Department. The role involves developing and implementing machining work, prioritizing and executing projects on time, and supplying accurate parts or specifications. The machinist will also support assembly of custom industrial equipment, follow established best practices, protocols, and work sequences, and assist with troubleshooting during run-offs. The position calls for a collaborative, proactive team member who can also work independently, recognize when to ask for help, and demonstrate a willingness to learn. Success requires strong communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, relationship-building, and teamwork skills, as well as independent judgment, creativity, and initiative.

Requirements

At least 5 years of CNC and lathe experience.
Mastercam experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
Advanced math and precision measuring skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Experience with assembly machines, automation, and fixture designs.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, ask for help when needed, and take a proactive approach to learning.
Effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
Creativity and initiative.

Nice To Haves

CNC and lathe experience in automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Machining Department with development and implementation, prioritization of work, and on-time project execution.
Set up and perform specialized tasks using standard and non-standard procedures and a wide range of machine tools.
Plan machining sequences and create part routings.
Determine tool offsets and load tooling into machinery at the correct settings.
Select appropriate speeds and feeds and maintain cutting tools.
Use precision measuring equipment to ensure components meet engineering specifications.
Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery and programs in the integrated manufacturing area.
Support assembly of custom industrial equipment and follow applicable best practices, protocols, and sequences of work.
Support troubleshooting during run-offs.
Collaborate with the team, accept responsibility, and contribute through effective interpersonal communication, problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, and relationship-building.