CNC Machinist III-3rd Shift (Edwards Vacuum)

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 136,382,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Edwards in Buffalo, NY, seeks a skilled CNC Machinist III to operate high‑precision equipment and mentor junior machinists while advancing continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead complex machining tasks and support safety, quality, and SOP compliance.

This role requires 8+ years of CNC experience, blueprint reading, GD&T and programming basics, and strong cross‑functional collaboration. You will work at Edwards Genesee and contribute to production readiness at the STAMP facility.

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 cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC programming basics

Cross-functional collaboration

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
• 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.

To Succeed

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• 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), with arm‑hand steadiness, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity for precise manipulation and assembly.
• Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (62% of the time), with occasional traversing to position materials or equipment.
• Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or installs materials and tools, involving general physical activities like balancing or stooping; requires multilimb coordination but no specific weight levels detailed.
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body less than half the time (31%), with moderate flexibility needs.
• Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (46% of the time), demanding sustained control of machines.
• 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 – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact.
• 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.