Machinist

About the role

The Machinist is responsible for programming, setting up, operating, and maintaining manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture precision components that meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. This role involves interpreting blueprints, selecting appropriate tooling, performing dimensional inspections, troubleshooting machining issues, and ensuring parts are produced accurately, efficiently, and safely. The Machinist supports production, prototype development, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with company quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate a variety of equipment including mills, drills, lathes, presses, grinders, and other machining centers.
• Multi-task between products to maintain product flow and meet deadlines for downstream processes.
• Maintain quality service by adhering to organization standards.
• Compile, initiate, sort, and analyze performance records and data to provide Machine Shop information.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by using all control points, equipment, and resources; comply with established policies and procedures.
• Resolve problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
• Champion 5S and safety initiatives in the Machine Shop. Support other lean manufacturing techniques.
• Participate in physical inventory counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Stop any nonconforming process(es) that may affect poor quality or customer satisfaction.
• Report any halted nonconforming process(es) to the production manager, quality department, and/or process engineer.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, and five (5) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must be authorized to work and reside in the US and eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government, including compliance with U.S. export control regulations (ITAR).

Skills

• Program via CAD/CAM software.
• Conversational and Macro Programming.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and understand operating instructions, procedures, and manuals.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to solve basic math problems.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to walk or stand.
• Occasional standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hold extremely tight tolerances.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.