Bench Machinist - 3rd Shift

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Warren (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International is seeking a Bench Machinist for the 3rd shift in Warren, MA. Operate specialized machinery to produce metal components with tight tolerances and assist in bench assembly as workload allows.

Ideal candidates will read blueprints, work with machinist tools and precision gauges, and maintain quality through careful inspection and measurement. Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; machining concentration is a plus.
• Minimum of three years’ bench machining experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close tolerances and perform deburring, cutting, honing, drilling and related bench tasks.
• Observe machining for accuracy and replace dull cutters; maintain dimensional controls.
• Balance rotors, propellers, impellers and rotating parts as required.
• Set up with appropriate bushings/arbors and mount parts securely.
• Record labor times and data on process control sheets; follow safety rules.

Skills

Blueprints

Geometric tolerances

Machinist tools

Effective communication

Team player / self-directed

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Dial bore gauge

Indicators

Scales

Job description

Position Summary

Operating specialized machinery to perform operation of metal working components to specific processes and prints, requiring close tolerances.

BENCH MACHINIST – 3RD SHIFT

Position Summary

Operating specialized machinery to perform operation of metal working components to specific processes and prints, requiring close tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain close tolerances. Perform related bench functions, such as, deburring, cutting splines, honing, marking part numbers, countersinking, drilling, etc. Change and replace dull or broken tools as required
• Observe machine operation for accuracy and replace dull cutters. Maintain correlated dimensions such as lead, pitch, diameter, profile, etc. Identify sets by stamping
• Perform dynamic balancing of single and multiple rotors, propellers, impellers, screws, rotating elements, timing gears and subcontract elements as required up to capacity of machine
• Setups require selection and the use of various bushings and arbors, including expansion arbors on which the parts to be balanced are securely mounted
• Tolerances are close but not difficult to attain.
• Maintain balancing machines and tooling
• Lubricate and perform minor maintenance functions
• Participate in bench assembly operations as workload requires. Perform various grinding, deburring, tapping, tap burning reaming, etc., to obtain proper fit, alignment and/or operation of items. Operate various hand tools, drill presses, tap burner, etc.
• Remove burrs on all machined parts
• Detect and report defective materials and faulty operations to proper supervisor. Follow all safety rules, procedures and practices. Maintain work area in clean and orderly manner
• Record labor times and other related data on standard forms
• Record all required data on Process Control Sheets including finished dimensions checked, measuring instruments used, serial numbers, etc.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read Blue prints/Geometric tolerances
• Must be familiar with machinist tools and hand tools (micrometers, verniers, indicators, scales, dial bore gage)
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player, flexible, and self-directed /self-motivated and possess a positive attitude
• Must be skilled at problem solving, thinking outside the box, and acceptable of change and innovation. Must be open to coaching and training with a willingness to learn all machines/cells
• Some physical effort (avg. 25 lbs)

Education & Experience

• Must have HS diploma or GED equivalent; concentration in machining would be a plus
• Minimum of three years’ experience required

Other

• U.S. Citizen

Company Background

CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/. In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”). The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership can be found at the end of this document.