Machinist (10 Vitamin Dr Bayport) - Day Shift

About the role

The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating various types of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control throughout the manufacturing process. The Machinist also mentors junior machinists and collaborates with engineering and production teams to optimize machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Interpret and analyze technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining processes and required tools.
• Conduct quality checks using precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues, making adjustments as necessary to maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, document sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Design and manufacture advanced work holding, jaws and fixtures.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required.
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary through first article inspection process.
• Confer with design/engineers, assembly personnel, fabricators, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machining processes and reduce waste.
• Document production processes and maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; a technical degree or certification in machining is preferred.
• Experience as a machinist, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proficient in operating CNC and manual machining equipment.
• Mastercam experience is preferred.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• A strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a manufacturing environment.

Pay

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $33.44. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Schedule

This role operates on the 1st shift, with a schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM– 3:30 PM.

Onboarding Schedule

To ensure a successful start and seamless integration into the team, this role includes a structured 4–5-day onboarding program, typically scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All new employees are expected to complete this onboarding during their first week.