Engineering Machinist

Ascentec Engineering; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentec Engineering in Malaysia seeks an experienced CNC Technician/Operator to set up and run 3- to 5-axis milling/turning for prototypes and production parts, ensuring tolerance and quality.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in CNC, familiarity with Okuma OSP or Mazaktrol, GD&T, and strong teamwork in a Lean environment.

Qualifications

• Possess technical certificate / Diploma in manufacturing engineering / mechanical engineering and CAD & CAM.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in CNC 3 & 4-axis Milling, Turning & 5-Axis operation.
• Familiar with Okuma OSP & Mazaktrol controller.
• Able to write manual programming for Okuma OSP & Mazaktrol Controllers.
• Prototyping and first piece development experience.
• Metrology: CMMs, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators.
• Ability to read GD&T blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Machine set-up and operation of complex and quick turn prototype and production parts with minimal supervision.
• Lead machine setup/operator team across multiple projects.
• Communicate capacity constraints with floor leads and process owners.
• Develop standardized programming and work holding methods.
• Contribute to Lean practices and continuous improvement.
• Resolve programming & machine issues during validation of NPI parts.
• Train less experienced employees/machinists.
• Read work orders, routings, schedules, material labels, part drawings, inspection data.
• Prepare tools and materials, move parts between work-centers.
• Collect and record NPI data for evaluation; maintain machine accuracy and calibration.
• Work flexible hours and overtime to meet deadlines; hand over machining process to production machinists.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

5-Axis Machining

GD&T

Metrology

Manual Programming

Education

Technical certificate / Diploma in manufacturing engineering / mechanical engineering

Tools

Okuma OSP

Mazak Troller/Mazaktrol

Job description

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Machine set-up and operation of complex and quick turn prototype and production parts with minimal supervision ensuring parts conform to specifications and requirements.

Leading machine setup/operator team members through multiple projects

Communicate and coordinate with floor leads and process owners regarding capacity constraints in production

Assistance with the development of standardized programming and work holding methods

Familiar with Lean practices, 5S, and contributing to a continuous improvement environment.

Be a key player in resolving any programming & machine issue during validation run of NPI parts.

Train for less experienced employees/machinist

Read work orders, routings, schedules, material labels, part drawings, and inspection data records.

Preparing tools and materials required by work order, removing and cleaning tooling.

Move parts and materials between work-centers as required.

Collect and record NPI data for evaluation process.

Maintain machine accuracy and perform probe calibration as required.

Work flexible hours and overtime to meet customer deadlines and commitments.

Train & Handover the approved machining process (new product) to production machinist.

Perform special assignments as required.

Education and Experience

Posses technical certificate / Diploma in manufacturing engineering / mechanical engineering and CAD & CAM

Minimum 3-5 years experience in CNC 3 & 4-axis Milling, Turning & 5-Axis operation

Familiar with Okuma OSP & Mazaktrol controller

Able to write manual programming for Okuma OSP & Mazaktrol Controllers.

Prototyping and first piece development experience.

Efficient in common and complex metrology. Including CMMs, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and dial indicators.

Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints.

Strong organizational and negotiation skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication in English & Bahasa Malaysia.

Personal Qualifications

Self-Starter, Self-Motivated, Flexible, and Organized.

Reliable, Dependable, Honest with good integrity, Team player w/ Positive customer focused attitude.

Professional demeanor, Respectful to people in all situations, enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment, and Willing to help others as needs and tasks change often.