CNC Machinist III

Vitesse Systems a Lyntris Company

Clinton (MA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 69,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Vitesse Systems, LLC is hiring a CNC Machinist III in Clinton, MA. The role focuses on editing CNC programs, setting up machines, and operating CNC production equipment to meet safety and quality standards.

Emphasis on reading blueprints and applying tolerances aligns with our core manufacturing processes and on-site work environment. The position requires compliance with company procedures and strong attention to detail, ensuring parts are prepared for production with precision and quality

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; 5–7 years related experience preferred.
Ability to read drawings, interpret dimensions, and apply tolerances.
Experience editing and proving CNC programs; familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

Verify material and paperwork for the job are correct.
Plan machining using blueprints and specifications with GD&T.
Set up mills, fixtures, and offsets; prepare tool references.
Load/unload stock; operate machine and monitor for quality.

Skills

Read blueprints

Operate CNC machines

Edit G-Code

Math & geometry

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

G Code editing

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

CNC Machinist III

Full Time Clinton, MA, Clinton, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1375

Salary Range: $36.00 To $50.00 Hourly

CNC Machinist III

Department: Machine Shop Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

FLSA: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Revision Date: January 2025

About Vitesse a Lyntris Company: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime—it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country. Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission-critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems is optimizing the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next-generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems.

Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.

SUMMARY: The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist III role is to produce machined parts by editing CNC programs, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines; maintaining the safety and quality standards upheld by company procedures and guidelines. The CNC Machinist III is responsible for operating one or more types of computer numeric controlled production equipment.

This position plays a crucial part in ensuring our custom-made parts are ready for the production floor at the highest quality, while maintaining the safety and quality standards upheld by company procedures and guidelines. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verify that material and paperwork for the job being performed is correct.
Plan machining in accordance with all blueprints and hard copy and electronic technical data and specifications, applying geometric dimensioning and tolerances as required.
Set-up mills by adjusting all necessary fixturing and machine attachments; setting and applying tool and machine reference points and offsets and calculating requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
Check stock and load and unload the machine.
Create an in-process inspection report for each operation, as necessary, if one does not exist.
Identify non-conformance, if discovered, notify your supervisor so that it can be documented identified, dispositioned, and segregated from the remainder of the lot.
Capable of development and implementation of CNC machining process.
Must be familiar with quality standards (ISO9001/AS9100).
Verify that there are no chips on either the jaws/fixture or on the part/material to be machined.
Load the part/material, verify that the part is properly seated in the fixture/jaws, snug against any stop pins prior to clamping or tightening of the jaws.
Identify discrepant material left in your work area, notify your supervisor so that it can be dispositioned and segregated.
Follow all quality procedures, work instructions, and documents pertaining to your job and department.
Identify any problems/issues while running an operation, notify the supervisor immediately.
Responsible for keeping the machine and the immediate area clean.
Clean the chips from machine at the end of your shift, or when the job is finished.
Complete finishing and deburring on parts as necessary.
Verify that all company and personal inspection equipment and tools being used are in calibration.
At the completion of a job, a total quantity count must be written on the route sheet along with MDR numbers, his employee number, and the date.
Should possess expertise and thorough understanding in interpreting part prints, dimensioning, as well as tolerance.
Program CNC machine based on engineering drawings and specifications.
Edit G Code programs on various machines.
Prove out and edit programs written in G Code.
Interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
Adhere to all company safety policies including the use of eye and ear protection.
Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures.
Uphold the company core values.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

Must be able to operate the various machines within the department with minimal instruction.
Must be capable of reading drawings and be able to inspect the parts they are machining.
Must be capable of working with minimal supervision

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 5-7 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The Team Member frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Team Member may be exposed to a hot and/or cold work environment, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, risk of electrical shock and vibration and/or other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be required.

NOTE: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Vitesse Systems, LLC. reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by Vitesse Systems, LLC. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company.

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

Is not a United States citizen
Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

CNC Machinist III

Department: Machine Shop Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

Location: On-Site – Clinton, MA Travel: Negligible

FLSA: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Revision Date: January 2025

About Vitesse a Lyntris Company: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime—it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country. Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission‑critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems is optimizing the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next‑generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems.

Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.

This position plays a crucial part in ensuring our custom‑made parts are ready for the production floor at the highest quality, while maintaining the safety and quality standards upheld by company procedures and guidelines. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verify that material and paperwork for the job being performed is correct.
Plan machining in accordance with all blueprints and hard copy and electronic technical data and specifications, applying geometric dimensioning and tolerances as required.
Set‑up mills by adjusting all necessary fixturing and machine attachments; setting and applying tool and machine reference points and offsets and calculating requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
Check stock and load and unload the machine.
Create an in‑process inspection report for each operation, as necessary, if one does not exist.
Identify non‑conformance, if discovered, notify your supervisor so that it can be documented identified, dispositioned, and segregated from the remainder of the lot.
Capable of development and implementation of CNC machining process.
Must be familiar with quality standards (ISO9001/AS9100).
Verify that there are no chips on either the jaws/fixture or on the part/material to be machined.
Load the part/material, verify that the part is properly seated in the fixture/jaws, snug against any stop pins prior to clamping or tightening of the jaws.
Identify discrepant material left in your work area, notify your supervisor so that it can be dispositioned and segregated.
Follow all quality procedures, work instructions, and documents pertaining to your job and department.
Identify any problems/issues while running an operation, notify the supervisor immediately.
Responsible for keeping the machine and the immediate area clean.
Monitor coolant levels.
Clean the chips from machine at the end of your shift, or when the job is finished.
Complete finishing and deburring on parts as necessary.
Verify that all company and personal inspection equipment and tools being used are in calibration.
At the completion of a job, a total quantity count must be written on the route sheet along with MDR numbers, his employee number, and the date.
Should possess expertise and thorough understanding in interpreting part prints, dimensioning, as well as tolerance.
Program CNC machine based on engineering drawings and specifications.
Edit G Code programs on various machines.
Prove out and edit programs written in G Code.
Interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
Adhere to all company safety policies including the use of eye and ear protection.
Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures.
Uphold the company core values.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

Must be able to operate the various machines within the department with minimal instruction.
Must be capable of reading drawings and be able to inspect the parts they are machining.
Must be capable of working with minimal supervision

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 5-7 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.

MATHEMATical SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.