CNC Machinist, Senior, Manufacturing - Life Sciences

Why Do We Need You?

$1,000.00 Signing Bonus

CNC Machinist Senior, Manufacturing

Pay Range: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour, plus Overtime

M-F 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm

• Plus Quarterly Bonus's paid

About the Role

The CNC Machinist III - Plastics Machining Specialist is a senior-level machinist responsible for advanced machining, program optimization, and production support for precision components manufactured from high-performance plastics including PTFE, PFA, PVDF, and PP.

This role focuses on CNC lathe and mill program improvements, precision rework of plastic parts, tooling management, and the design and fabrication of jigs and fixtures specifically optimized for machining engineered polymers.

The machinist ensures machining processes account for material deformation, thermal expansion, and surface finish requirements typical of fluoropolymers and thermoplastics.

The CNC Machinist III collaborates closely with CNC Machinists Level I and II and Machine Shop Leads to troubleshoot machining issues, improve cycle times, maintain tooling systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Advanced machining, program optimization, and production support for precision components manufactured from high-performance plastics including PTFE, PFA, PVDF, and PP.
• Focused on CNC lathe and mill program improvements, precision rework of plastic parts, tooling management, and the design and fabrication of jigs and fixtures specifically optimized for machining engineered polymers.
• Ensures machining processes account for material deformation, thermal expansion, and surface finish requirements typical of fluoropolymers and thermoplastics.
• Collaborates with CNC Machinists Level I and II and Machine Shop Leads to troubleshoot machining issues, improve cycle times, maintain tooling systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the machine shop.

Requirements

• High School Degree (Preferred)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in CNC Technology or Manufacturing Technology or equivalent
• Preferred 3-5 years experience Plastic, CNC Machining and programming, tooling
• Manufacturing is preferred
• Certification in National Tooling/Machining Association or equivalent is preferred

Qualifications

• High School Degree (Preferred)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in CNC Technology or Manufacturing Technology or equivalent
• Preferred 3-5 years experience Plastic, CNC Machining and programming, tooling
• Manufacturing is preferred
• Certification in National Tooling/Machining Association or equivalent is preferred

Skills

• Advanced CNC Machining Skills
• Program Optimization
• Tooling Management
• Design and Fabrication of Jigs and Fixtures
• Material Deformation and Thermal Expansion Understanding
• Surface Finish Requirements
• Collaboration and Problem Solving

Benefits

• Annual Bonus up to 10% of Base Salary
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Livewell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP)
• Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Group Legal Identity Theft Protection Auto and Home Insurance
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Pay

Base Pay Range: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule

M-F 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm