Tool Room Machinist - 2nd Shift

About the role

Maintains a safety-first approach and follows all required PPE, machine safety, and lockout/tagout procedures. Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions. Uses Mastercam to create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and production components. Designs, develops, machines, modifies, and repairs fixtures, jigs, workholding, tooling, and other manufacturing aids.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, 3-axis and 5-axis machines, as well as applicable manual toolroom equipment
• Determine appropriate machining methods, tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, cutting parameters, and sequence of operations
• Perform machine prove-outs and trial runs to verify programs, setups, fixture functionality, and dimensional accuracy
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, fixture, and workholding issues and make necessary adjustments
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Programming to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve machining processes
• Identify opportunities to reduce setup and cycle time, improve tooling and fixture design, and increase manufacturing efficiency
• Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, height gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection tools to verify conformance to specifications
• Produce precision components and tooling while maintaining required tolerances, quality standards, and documentation
• Adhere to AS9100, ISO 9000, internal Quality Management System requirements, and established manufacturing procedures
• Provide technical guidance or training to other machinists regarding setups, tooling, fixtures, programming, and machining methods as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-free work area and actively participate in 5S efforts
• Follow all Company policies and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous toolroom machining experience required
• Experience programming CNC equipment using Mastercam required
• Experience designing and manufacturing machining fixtures, workholding, jigs, and tooling required
• Strong CNC machining, setup, programming, and troubleshooting experience
• Experience operating manual machining equipment
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, tooling selection, and workholding methods
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and CAD models
• Experience with precision measurement equipment and tight-tolerance machining
• Strong mechanical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently take a tooling or fixture requirement from concept through programming, machining, prove-out, and implementation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating across departments

Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, or other precision manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States at an ITAR facility without company sponsorship

Pay

$32+ depending on experience