CNC Machinist 1

MKS Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a CNC Machinist 1 to operate CNC lathe equipment and produce parts meeting strict dimensional specs. You will machine, inspect, and clean your own work, reporting to the Manufacturing Specialist.

Responsibilities include loading parts, running cycles, checking tool wear, and maintaining quality control records with attention to detail. Safe, efficient work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting blueprints accurately.
• Experience operating CNC machines or lathe equipment.
• Ability to maintain quality control documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe equipment to fabricate parts to spec.
• Load parts, run cycles, and detect tool wear or malfunctions.
• Inspect parts randomly for dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Maintain documentation and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Keep a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Tool wear monitoring

Self-starting team player

Quality-focused

Education

High School or Trade School diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers (MICS)

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a CNC Machinist 1 at MKS Instruments, you will Operate CNC lathe equipment to produce parts of which must meet the dimensional specifications. Operator will be responsible for the machining, cleaning, and inspection of his or her own work. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Specialist.

You will make an impact by:

• Operating CNC equipment to fabricate parts.
• Loads parts in machines, cycles machines, and detects malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged tools.
• Conduct random inspection of parts to ensure conformity to required.
• specifications including visual inspection with the use of a microscope with attention to detail.
• Deburr and clean parts.
• Accurately complete all quality control documentation and inspection sheets.
• Resolve and communicate problems/issues to the supervisor.
• Perform a variety of other repetitive tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to maintain efficiency and a clean and safe work environment.

Skills you bring:

• High School or Trade School diploma
• 1+ Years CNC machine operator experience
• Must be current Temporary Employee at MKS doing the work of CNC Machinist 1
• Must be able to monitor tool wear and make dimensional adjustments (offsets)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to use measuring instruments (MICS, Calipers, etc.)
• Work efficiently to achieve targeted goals
• Must be flexible, reliable, self-starting team player with the ability to work with little or no supervision.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 80% of the time.
• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level.
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.