Milling Machinist (1 Year Contract - Renewable)

Workable; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Workable in Singapore is seeking a skilled 5-axis milling operator to run and maintain multi-pallet centers, ensuring high-quality parts, safety, and production efficiency.

You will review CAD drawings, set up tools and fixtures, align workpieces, monitor processes, perform routine maintenance, and uphold 5S housekeeping. Experience with Heidenhain controls and Soflex/Fastems is preferred; knowledge of GD&T, measurement tools and basic troubleshooting is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Heidenhain machine control system operation and Flexible.
• Manufacturing System (Soflex/Fastems) are advantageous.
• Knowledge of machining processes, cutting tools, and fixture setup.
• Understanding of coolant management systems.
• Knowledge of quality control and inspection methods.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Familiarity with measurement tools.
• Understanding machine calibration procedures.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols (e.g. lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment).

Responsibilities

• Installing, aligning and securing cutting tools, fixtures and workpieces on the milling machine to prepare for machining process.
• Review computer-aided design, blueprints and technical drawings to understand the specifications and dimensions of the product parts.
• Produce part and components according to drawing, specialization and instructions.
• To ensure activities in shopfloor are compliance to documented procedure.
• To ensure product quality meet specification as specified in the drawing, procedure and process plan.
• To work efficiently in based on work priorities with accordance to the allocated estimated time frame.
• To ensure proper 5S housekeeping practices at all times.
• To identify and highlight any machine damages or any other issues that refrain from completing the tasks.
• To update the necessary documents to keep track on progress of project.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Quality inspection methods

Safety procedures

Machine calibration understanding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

Heidenhain control system

Soflex/Fastems manufacturing systems

Measurement tools

Job description

Purpose: Responsible for operating and maintaining 5-axis machining centers with multi-pallet systems to produce high quality parts efficiently and safely, while ensuring quality and accuracy of machined parts and supporting production efficiency. He/She is responsible for executing production programs, managing material flow, and performing routine maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and optimize production processes.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Installing, aligning and securing cutting tools, fixtures and workpieces on the milling machine to prepare for machining process.
• Review computer-aided design, blueprints and technical drawings to understand the specifications and dimensions of the product parts.
• Produce part and components according to drawing, specialization and instructions.
• To ensure activities in shopfloor are compliance to documented procedure.
• To ensure product quality meet specification as specified in the drawing, procedure and process plan.
• To work efficiently in based on work priorities with accordance to the allocated estimated time frame.
• To ensure proper 5S housekeeping practices at all times.
• To identify and highlight any machine damages or any other issues that refrain from completing the tasks.
• To update the necessary documents to keep track on progress of project.

Qualification & Experiences:

• Knowledge of Heidenhain machine control system operation and Flexible.
• Manufacturing System (Soflex/Fastems) are advantageous.
• Knowledge of machining processes, cutting tools, and fixture setup.
• Understanding of coolant management systems.
• Knowledge of quality control and inspection methods.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Familiarity with measurement tools.
• Understanding machine calibration procedures.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols (e.g. lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment).