2nd Shift CNC Machinist II

Produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires adherence to Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and a win-first culture, while meeting company financial and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings.
• Perform difficult CNC Machinist work, including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different metals where very close tolerances must be maintained.
• Change dull tooling and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality by working to operator-owned quality (OOQ) standards, using a range of measuring equipment, and interpreting readings.
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to the PM schedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP), including completion of job routers/cards.
• Ensure safe working practices to minimize risks, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues.
• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity.
• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in resolution as required.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within the work area.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3+ years of CNC Machining experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• GCSE/NVQ Math and English (UK only).

Skills

• Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC Machine.
• Ability to run multiple CNC Machines.
• Solid math skills, including measuring and keeping count records.
• Effective planning, prioritizing, and organizing tasks with the ability to handle competing demands within specified timescales.
• Ability to follow work instructions.
• Proven record of quality, on-time production runs.
• Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform repeatable tasks over prolonged periods.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork.
• Ability to identify problems and escalate as required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid computer skills.

Work Environment

The work environment involves performing essential functions that may require:

• Standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing.
• Sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.