CNC Machinist I - Warsaw - 3rd Shift

Tecomet, Inc; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet, Inc is seeking a CNC Machinist I in Warsaw, Indiana. This role focuses on producing machined parts and maintaining high quality and safety standards while operating CNC machines. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities include operating CNC machines, performing maintenance, and ensuring quality standards. The position requires strong math skills, attention to detail, and good communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain CNC machines.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines according to specifications.
• Change tooling and perform adjustments.
• Ensure product quality using measuring equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance as per checklist.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Solid math skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Tooling & Machining preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist I produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintains quality and safety standards; keeps records; and maintains equipment and supplies. The role requires these tasks to be completed within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer‑driven innovation, and a win‑first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings.
• Change dull tooling, make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality by working to operator‑owned quality (OOQ) standards, using measuring equipment, and interpreting inspection reports.
• Perform routine maintenance per daily machine checklist and adhere to the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/cards.
• Maintain safe working practices, minimize risks, and identify and report 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.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor and participate in resolution as required.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within the work area.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC machine.
• Solid math skills, including measuring and maintaining count records.
• Effective at planning, prioritizing, and organizing tasks with the ability to handle competing demands within specified timescales.
• Proven record of quality and on‑time production runs.
• Commitment to safety at all times.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform repeatable tasks over a prolonged period.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and team‑player mentality.
• Ability to identify problems and elevate them as required.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Solid computer skills.

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 may need to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Disability Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.