CNC Machinist I

TECOMET; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet in Middleton, MA is seeking a CNC Machinist I to produce machined parts by operating CNC machines, following work instructions and drawings, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will perform routine maintenance, adjust tooling wear, record activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to GMP/GDP and 5S housekeeping. The role requires strong math skills and reliability in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Associate degree or machinist apprenticeship is an asset.
• UK GCSE/NVQ Math and English desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within tolerances using work instructions and drawings.
• Change dull tooling and adjust for wear as needed.
• Ensure quality by following OOQ standards and inspecting with measuring tools.
• Perform routine maintenance per daily checklist and PM schedule.
• Record activities on the job tracking system and follow GMP/GDP.
• Identify and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping in the work area.
• Communicate and escalate manufacturing issues to supervision.

Skills

CNC operation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Machining math

Tooling maintenance

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship

GCSE/NVQ Math and English (UK only)

Job description

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist I Produces machined parts by operating a computer numericalcontrol(CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings.
• Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality(OOQ)standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipmentand interpretinginspection reports.
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere toPMschedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards.
• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues.
• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity.
• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Identify and support manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)required
• Experience of working in a production environment (E/D)

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Associate's degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeshippreferred.
• GCSE/NVQ Math and English is desirable (UK only)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC Machine
• Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records
• Effective at planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
• Able to follow work instructions, proven record of quality, and on-time production runs
• Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times
• Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period of time
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Ability to identify problems and elevate as required
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.