Senior CNC Machinist

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Quarterly bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical

Dental

Optical benefits

Shift allowance

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and multi-axis machines, interpret complex drawings and GD&T, and perform precision inspections to ensure part quality.

You will provide technical guidance to junior machinists, support continuous improvement, and commit to a 12-hour day/night shift with overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in machining, engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of machining experience in CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis.
• Strong CNC setup and operating skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and GD&T.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Haas, Fanuc, Heidenhain, or similar controls is preferred.
• Able to commit to a 12-hour day/night shift, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines with minimal supervision according to work instructions.
• Install, set up, and adjust tooling offsets, fixtures, work holding, and machine offsets.
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining part quality.
• Load programs and prove out new FAI jobs.
• Troubleshoot machining issues with supervisors, CAD/CAM programmers, and Quality Inspectors.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documents.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts with precision measuring tools.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior machinists and fitters.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC setup

GD&T

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma or Certificate in machining/engineering

Tools

Haas

Fanuc

Heidenhain

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Shah Alam, Malaysia, supporting the production of high-precision components for the semiconductor industry. In this role, you will independently set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines, interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements, perform precision inspection, and troubleshoot machining and process issues. You will also provide technical guidance to junior machinists and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is a 12-hour day/night shift role, with flexibility to support overtime and weekend work when required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines with minimal supervision according to Work Instructions and Tooling Lists.
• Install, set up, and adjust tooling offsets, fixtures, work holding, and machine offsets.
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining consistent part quality.
• Load programs and safely prove out new FAI jobs.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and work with supervisors, CAD/CAM programmers, and Quality Inspectors to resolve problems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to junior CNC machinists and fitters.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in machining, engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of machining experience in CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis.
• Strong CNC setup and operating skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Experience in high-precision or high-mix/low-volume environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and mentor junior machinists and fitters.
• Experience with Haas, Fanuc, Heidenhain, or similar controls is preferred.
• Able to commit to a 12-hour day/night shift, including weekends, and support overtime when required.

Why Join Ichor?

• Competitive Rewards & Benefits – AWS, quarterly variable bonus, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, optical benefits, and shift allowance where applicable.
• Be Part of the Semiconductor Industry – Support advanced semiconductor manufacturing through innovative products, precision manufacturing and critical technologies.
• Learning & Development – Build your skills through hands‑on experience, on‑the‑job learning, training and company support to pursue further education and professional certification.
• Career Opportunities – Take on new challenges and build your career with a global organization that recognises and rewards your contributions.
• People & Culture – Be part of an inclusive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, honesty, reliability and employee wellbeing.