Senior CNC Machinist: Precision, 5-Axis & Mentoring

Granite State Manufacturing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

401(k)

401(k) company matching

Dental & Vision insurance (Companypaid

Disability benefits

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Competitive health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Referral program

Job summary

Granite State Manufacturing seeks skilled CNC Machinists to set up and operate CNC and manual machining centers, delivering high-precision components with tight tolerances for metal and nonmetal parts.

You will study blueprints, select fixtures and tooling, program or edit CNC controls, monitor runs, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues. Mentoring teammates, upholding safety and ethics, and complying with export-control requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and specifications for part features.
• Ability to set up fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories for CNC/machining operations.
• Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and tolerances with attention to detail.
• Troubleshooting machining issues with engineering to maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece to guide machining processes.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for CNC and manual machining operations.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, or inputs and edits CNC machine programs as required.
• Starts and monitors machine operations to identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and adjusts controls as needed.
• Collaborates with engineering to troubleshoot machining issues and implement effective solutions.
• Mentors and supports employees in machine setup and operation as needed.
• Exhibits a strong sense of responsibility and accountability in maintaining a professional, safe, and clean work environment.
• Works collaboratively with team members and leadership to meet production and quality goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe laws and regulations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Precision machining

Quality control

Mathematical aptitude

Tools

Height gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Gage pins

Thread gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

Granite State Manufacturing seeks skilled CNC Machinists to set up and operate CNC and manual machining centers, delivering high-precision components with tight tolerances for metal and nonmetal parts.

You will study blueprints, select fixtures and tooling, program or edit CNC controls, monitor runs, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues. Mentoring teammates, upholding safety and ethics, and complying with export-control requirements are essential.