CNC Machinist IV

Tecomet, Inc; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist IV to operate, set up, and program complex CNC machines, ensuring parts meet exact tolerances and quality standards.

You will read blueprints, select tooling, troubleshoot programs, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining GMP practices and safe manufacturing methods. The role requires strong attention to detail and ability to train junior machinists.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required for the role.
• 8+ years of CNC Machining experience preferred, with progression to advanced tasks.
• Associate degree or certificate in tooling/machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up and program CNC machines within tolerances and instructions.
• Propose new production setups and adjust tooling as needed.
• Perform complex Machining including progressive operations on varied metals.
• Read blueprints and specifications; interpret drawings for production.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs and processes to ensure quality.
• Maintain work instructions and develop fixtures to improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain GMP/GDP practices and complete routers/cards.
• Follow safety practices and 5S housekeeping in work area.
• Record activities in job tracking system and support CI activities.

Skills

Operate CNC Machine

Set up CNC Machine

Program CNC Machine

Read technical drawings

Troubleshoot CNC programs

Quality standards

Safety compliance

5S housekeeping

Train junior machinists

Attention to detail

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate degree / certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship

Job description

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist IV produces machined parts by operating, setting up and programming computer numericalcontrol (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. Subject Matter Expert within the specialism of CNC Machinist (eg Lead in Training, Programming etc). The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

• Operate, set up and program CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings
• Propose new production set ups 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 (eg. Lead in Triaing, 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 daily machine checklist and adhere to preventive maintenance (PM) schedule
• 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 in a timely manner on the job tracking system
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
• Identify and escalation manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor

Qualification Requirements

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

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred

• Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeshippreferred
• 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 ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Problem solving ability
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills
• Ability to train new or lower-level machinist

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 could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

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

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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

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