Machinist

About the role

Triton Maritime Systems is seeking Machinist positions at their High Bridge, NJ facility. All candidates will undergo testing to ensure they are placed appropriately within the team structure.

Responsibilities

• Machinist 1 (Entry/Junior): Operates machines, loads/unloads parts, performs basic measurement, and maintains shop cleanliness.
• Machinist 2 (Intermediate): Performs setups, makes minor programming adjustments, and conducts first-article inspection.
• Machinist 3 (Advanced): Performs independent setup and programming, creates and designs fixtures/tooling, and handles complex materials.
• Machinist 4 (Senior): Develops new procedures, optimizes production rates, mentors junior machinists, assists with CAM programming, and runs multiple machines simultaneously.

Requirements

• Machinist 1 (Entry/Junior): 0-2 years; Entry Level; Certificate/technical training advantageous.
• Machinist 2 (Intermediate): 2-5 years; works under moderate supervision.
• Machinist 3 (Advanced): 5+ years; may act as a team lead as needed.
• Machinist 4 (Senior): 7-10+ years; often a journeyperson qualification or equivalent.

Skills

• Machinist 1 (Entry/Junior): Basic blueprint reading, measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Machinist 2 (Intermediate): Proficient in blueprint reading, proficient with CNC controllers.
• Machinist 3 (Advanced): Advanced CAD/CAM software proficiency, GD&T expertise.
• Machinist 4 (Senior): Expert-level knowledge of CNC machining, advanced fixture design, root-cause analysis of manufacturing issues.

Qualifications

• Machinist 1 (Entry/Junior): Forklift experience, following setup instructions.
• Machinist 2 (Intermediate): Proficient in blueprint reading, CNC controllers.
• Machinist 3 (Advanced): Advanced CAD/CAM software proficiency, GD&T expertise.
• Machinist 4 (Senior): Expert-level knowledge of CNC machining, advanced fixture design, root-cause analysis of manufacturing issues.

Benefits

Triton Maritime Systems offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth. Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.

Pay

• Machinist 1 (Entry/Junior): $22-25 (2nd Shift earns additional 10% differential)
• Machinist 2 (Intermediate): $26-29 (2nd Shift earns additional 10% differential)
• Machinist 3 (Advanced): $30-32 (2nd Shift earns additional 10% differential)
• Machinist 4 (Senior): $32+

Schedule

• First Shift: 6/7am-3:30pm
• Second Shift: 3:30pm – 12pm

Physical Demands

• Regularly uses hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently sits.
• Occasionally walks; reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Occasionally lifts to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment can vary.