Prototype Machinist

About the Role

Join Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing and innovation, shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. Weiss-Aug is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with facilities across the U.S. and Mexico. We specialize in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions, serving the medical device and life science industry with vertically integrated manufacturing, in-house product design, and engineering services.

As we expand our team, we seek a passionate and skilled Prototype Machinist to contribute to delivering high-quality, engineered solutions worldwide. In this role, you will produce high-quality prototype and development components supporting new product development, process validation, and manufacturing innovation. This hands-on position requires expertise in traditional tool room machining and CNC technologies, working closely with Engineering, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision prototype and development components from engineering drawings, sketches, CAD models, or verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate traditional tool room equipment, including:
  • Manual lathes
  • Bridgeport mills
  • Surface grinders
  • Drill presses
  • Other manual machining equipment
• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment, including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and Wire EDM equipment.
• Program, edit, and optimize CNC programs as required to support prototype and low-volume production needs.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop practical machining solutions for complex prototype parts.
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding, materials, and machining processes to produce parts efficiently and accurately.
• Perform first-piece inspections and verify dimensional compliance using precision measuring equipment.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD data, and specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to ensure successful completion of prototype projects.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, and equipment in proper working condition.
• Perform machine maintenance and complete required documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of prototype builds, process improvements, and machining methods.
• Support assembly, fit-up, and modification of prototype components when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to learn and operate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and processes as the business evolves.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training in Machining Technology preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a prototype, tool room, model shop, or precision machining environment preferred.
• Strong experience operating manual machine equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, and related tool room machinery.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Experience with Wire EDM and/or sinker EDM preferred.
• Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, materials, and work holding techniques.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and optical inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Experience in support of engineering and product development activities is preferred.

This position is located at our Fairfield, NJ facility.

Pay

$32.00 per hour - $36.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Pet Insurance