Milling Machinist (1 Year Renewable Contract)

VDL Enabling Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to operate and maintain 5-axis machining centers effectively. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of machined parts while adhering to safety and procedural standards. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of machining processes, equipment setup, and quality control methods. Effective communication and routine maintenance skills are also essential for this role, supporting an efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Heidenhain machine control system operation.
• Understanding machining processes and cutting tools.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain 5-axis machining centers efficiently.
• Install, align, and secure cutting tools and workpieces.
• Ensure product quality meets specifications and comply with procedures.
• Manage material flow and perform routine maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heidenhain machine control system operation

Machining processes knowledge

Cutting tools and fixture setup

Coolant management systems understanding

Quality control inspection methods

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Familiarity with measurement tools

Machine calibration procedures

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures knowledge

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).