CNC Machinist I

TECOMET; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet is seeking a CNC Machinist I to produce precision parts by operating CNC machines in accordance with work instructions and engineering drawings, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires routine tool changes, toolkit maintenance, and accurate record-keeping, with emphasis on GMP/GDP practices and operator-owned quality. You will contribute to continuous improvement and maintain 5S in your area.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate CNC machines and read engineering drawings.
• Strong math skills for measurement and counting records.
• Must plan, prioritize, and organize tasks under time constraints.
• Follow work instructions with a focus on quality and on-time production.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and 5S housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within tolerances per instructions and drawings.
• Change dull tooling and adjust tools for wear as needed.
• Ensure quality using OOQ standards and inspection reports.
• Perform routine PMs and maintain daily machine checklist.
• Record activities on the job tracking system.
• Support continuous improvement activities and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Operate CNC machine

Math skills

Planning & organizing

Follow instructions

Safety commitment

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree / Tooling & Machining certificate

GCSE/NVQ qualifications (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.