CNC Machinist IV

LARC Staffing; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LARC Staffing seeks a skilled CNC Machinist IV to operate, set up, and program CNC machines, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and process improvement, with responsibilities spanning setup, programming, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of CNC experience, strong blueprint reading capabilities, and a proven track record of maintaining productivity while upholding GMP/safety

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years CNC machining experience.
• UK GCSE/NVQ Maths and English desirable (UK only).
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and program CNC machines to spec.
• Read blueprints and specifications; verify tolerances.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs and tooling.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, keep records.
• Train and mentor junior machinists.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping and equipment PM.

Skills

CNC Machining

CNC Programming

Blueprint Reading

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Team Training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Machines

Job description

LARC Staffing, with more than 28 years of experience recruiting in high tech, has a passion for sourcing, recruiting, and matching peoplewith companies everywhere. The clients I hire for are among the best in the world at what they do. I am honoredto work with them and with the people who make them so successful!

My Client is a manufacturing company

Job Description

The CNC Machinist IV produces machined parts by operating, setting up, and programming computernumericalcontrol (CNC) machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintainingequipment and supplies. Subject Matter Expert within the specialism of CNC Machinist (e.g., Lead in

Training, Programming, etc.) The role requires the above to be accomplished within the client company's principles ofcontinuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and a win-first culture, while meeting companyfinancial and other performance metrics.

• Operate, set up, and program CNC machines within specified tolerances, following work instructions with machine programs and engineering drawings
• Propose new production setups and change offsets/tooling in machines as part of the new setup
• Perform difficult CNC Machinist work, including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different Metals where very close to relances must be maintained
• Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications
• Troubleshoot and solve CNC programs and processes
• Improve and produce work instructions
• Redesign fixtures to increase quality standards and productivity
• Subject Matter Expert within field (e.g., Lead in Training, Programming, etc.)
• 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 equipment and interpreting readings
• Propose adjusted seeds and feeds for different machining requirements
• Perform routine maintenance as per the daily machine checklist and adhere to preventive maintenance (PM)
• 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 promptly on the job tracking system
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Identify and escape manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within the work area
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Credentials/Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 8+ years CNC Machining experience

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• GCSE/NVQ Maths and English is desirable (UK only)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC Machine
• Ability to run multiple CNC Machines
• Ability to set up, adjust offsets, and operate and run development and production jobs
• Ability to program with some level of supervision
• 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 read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
• Proven record of quality, on-time production runs
• Demonstrable commitment to safety always
• Attention to detail alongside the ability to perform repeatable tasks over a prolonged period
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Problem-solving ability
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to train new or lower-level machinists

Additional Information

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. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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