Machinist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of directly related CNC machining experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities to meet customer needs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to make and evaluate precision machine setups and a solid understanding of precision machining principles.
• Working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, potentially including trigonometry.
• Ability to implement lean initiatives.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.
• Effective mentoring and training skills, including ability to serve as a resource to other team members.
• Ability to interpret reports and use job-specific software applications, employee self-service systems, and specialized automated systems.
• Ability to use hands to operate machinery and demonstrate manual dexterity; close vision is required.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance and ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.
• Subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience machining shaped forgings.
• May require specialized certification specific to division requirements, such as certified operator.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate conventional, CNC, and special-purpose machines for complex production operations involving close tolerances and demanding dimensional and finish requirements.
• Run multiple machines efficiently, including simultaneous operations, and adapt or improvise tooling as needed.
• Interpret customer and engineering requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, specifications, directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Work with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product and process problems.
• Implement manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling; advise and assist with tooling design when needed.
• Make complex setups, including setups with multiple workpiece stations and custom or standard holding devices.
• Develop and define processes when documentation is limited.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining problems.
• Machine and check parts to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect finished parts for specification conformance using visual examination and precision measuring instruments; use a coordinate measuring machine when required.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated on schedule and routinely maintain it for cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Perform statistical process control accurately and regularly according to division requirements.
• Use advanced shop mathematics, potentially including trigonometry, and apply knowledge of metal characteristics and processing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, suggest changes, and apply lean concepts and tools in the work area.
• Assist in coordinating workload priorities and accommodating business demand.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members.
• Perform other related responsibilities as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual company contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness supplemental benefit programs.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Annual incentive program.