CNC Machinist III-3rd Shift (Edwards Vacuum)

Edwards Vacuum; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 39,743 - 65,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Parental leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Edwards is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist III for our new Buffalo facility in Western New York. You will operate advanced machines, mentor junior machinists, and drive continuous improvement across part families.

Candidates should have 8+ years of CNC experience, strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills, and proven leadership. This role offers excellent benefits and the opportunity to contribute to a major production program at Edwards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CNC machining experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and CNC programming basics.
• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, setups, and precision adjustments.
• Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Expertly operate and troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer machines across various part families.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in safety, quality, and SOP compliance.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex machining or process issues.
• Champion 6S workplace practices and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis in collaboration with engineers and team leaders when technical issues arise.
• Mentor and train junior machinists, supporting skill development and team knowledge transfer.
• Recommend process optimizations and support pilot runs or new setups as needed.

Skills

CNC machining

Leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC programming basics

Troubleshooting

Job description

Location and Compensation

• Buffalo, NY - Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013.
• Salary Range: $28.85 - $47.60 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Your role

CNC Machinist III are highly skilled professionals responsible for advanced machining operations, mentoring others, and contributing to technical problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires leadership, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Expertly operate and troubleshoot HMC, mill‑turn, grinder, and balancer machines across various part families.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in safety, quality, and SOP compliance.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex machining or process issues.
• Champion 6S workplace practices and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root‑cause analysis in collaboration with engineers and team leaders when technical issues arise.
• Mentor and train junior machinists, supporting skill development and team knowledge transfer.
• Recommend process optimizations and support pilot runs or new setups as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CNC machining experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and CNC programming basics.
• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, setups, and precision adjustments.
• Strong communication skills and experience in cross‑functional collaboration.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Physical Demands

• Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (89% of the time).
• Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (62% of the time).
• Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or installs materials and tools, involving general physical activities like balancing or stooping.
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body less than half the time (31%).
• Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (46% of the time).
• Other Environmental Factors: Exposed to hazardous equipment, contaminants, noise, or minor injury risks daily (43-62% of the time); wears protective equipment (e.g., glasses, hearing protection) every day (94% of the time).

Benefits Summary

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Excellent working conditions and benefits.
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide‑reaching internal job market.
• Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.
• We have a friendly, family‑like atmosphere.
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas.
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value‑added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications. Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high‑technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.