Machining Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

The Machining Technician operates machines and production equipment in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance. This role champions workplace safety, protects quality and reduces waste, delivers products that meet customer expectations, drives production performance, minimizes quality and cost risks, supports equipment reliability and operational efficiency, contributes to continuous improvement, strengthens teamwork and plant performance, communicates clearly and effectively, drives results consistently, holds oneself and others accountable, champions health and safety excellence, applies strong manufacturing knowledge, supports continuous improvement initiatives, values diverse perspectives and fosters teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by following HSE standards, identifying and reporting hazards, using appropriate PPE, and helping create an injury-free work environment.
• Protect quality and reduce waste by following standard work, SPC requirements, poka-yoke methods, and visual standards to ensure products consistently meet specifications.
• Deliver products that meet customer expectations by operating manual and automated equipment with precision to achieve required product characteristics, dimensions, and performance standards.
• Drive production performance by meeting cycle times, achieving production goals, and maintaining a high level of proficiency in core manufacturing processes.
• Minimize quality and cost risks by identifying non-conforming material, performing inspections, and escalating issues before they impact customers or operations.
• Support equipment reliability and operational efficiency by performing operator care activities, maintaining clean work areas, and partnering with skilled trades to identify and address equipment issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by actively participating in initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, material flow, and overall process effectiveness.

Requirements

• Communicate clearly and effectively by sharing information, expectations, concerns, and updates in a way that ensures alignment across team members, support functions, and leadership.
• Demonstrate courage and speak up when needed by addressing safety concerns, quality issues, production challenges, and process improvement opportunities before they become larger problems.
• Drive results consistently by maintaining a strong focus on production goals, quality standards, and operational performance, even during challenging circumstances.
• Hold yourself and others accountable by taking ownership of responsibilities, following through on commitments, and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on time.
• Champion health and safety excellence by proactively identifying hazards, reporting concerns, following safety procedures, and contributing to an injury-free workplace culture.
• Apply strong manufacturing knowledge by understanding equipment, processes, and production requirements to support efficient operations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process effectiveness while helping implement sustainable solutions.
• Value diverse perspectives and foster teamwork by respecting different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to strengthen collaboration, problem-solving, and overall team performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience operating CNC machines.
• Ability to read blueprint.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments.
• Basic math skills (decimals, fractions, tolerances).
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere.