Senior Machinist

Manpower Staffing Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Machinist to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce high-precision components. The role requires interpreting drawings, meeting tight tolerances, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in CNC machining, strong setup skills, and proficiency with Haas, Fanuc or Heidenhain controls, plus precise measurement abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Certificate or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis).
• Experience in high-precision or high-mix/low-volume environments strongly preferred.
• Strong CNC setup and operating ability.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience with Haas, Fanuc, Heidenhain, or similar controls.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machines with minimal supervision according to Work Instructions and Tooling List.
• Install, setup and adjust tooling offset, setup fixtures, work holding, and machine offsets.
• Meet daily production targets with consistent part quality.
• Load programs and prove out new FAI jobs safely.
• Troubleshoot machining issues where applicable and communicate with supervisor, CADCAM programmers, and quality inspectors to resolve issues.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and support team workflow.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools.
• Support training of operator/fitter as needed.
• Perform machine routine preventive maintenance.

Skills

CNC setup

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Haas/Fanuc/Heidenhain controls

Milling & turning

Team communication

Education

Diploma/Certificate or equivalent

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Job description

Our client is a global leader in fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment, specializing in gas and chemical delivery systems that are critical to processes such as etch, deposition, chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. Their portfolio includes precision-engineered subsystems that monitor and control specialized gases, blend and dispense reactive chemistries, and provide advanced components such as machined parts, weldments, e-beam and laser-welded assemblies, vacuum and hydrogen brazing, and proprietary surface treatments. With a vertically integrated model covering both metal and plastic parts, they ensure reliability and innovation in supporting semiconductor manufacturing worldwide.

About the role

The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes to produce high-precision components. This role requires machining knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret drawings and control tight tolerances. The machinist ensures all parts meet quality standards, efficiency, and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

Set up CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machines with minimal supervision according to Work Instructions and Tooling List.

Install, setup and adjust tooling offset, setup fixtures, work holding, and machine offsets.

Meet daily production targets with consistent part quality.

Load programs and prove out new FAI jobs safely.

Troubleshoot machining issues where applicable and communicate with supervisor, CADCAM programmers, and quality inspectors to resolve issues.

Follow instructions from supervisors and support team workflow.

Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.

Inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools.

Support training of operator/fitter as needed.

Perform machine routine preventive maintenance.

About you

Diploma, Certificate or equivalent experience.

7-10 years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis).

Experience in high-precision or high-mix/low-volume environments strongly preferred.

Strong CNC setup and operating ability.

Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Experience with Haas, Fanuc, Heidenhain, or similar controls.

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.