CNC Machinist Lead

Professional Plastics; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Earned Wage Access

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

LifeMart Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading distributor of engineering plastics is seeking a CNC Machinist Lead in Orchard Park, NY. The role involves programming and operating CNC machines, monitoring production, and training team members. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in CNC machining, with expertise in Mazak/Mazatrol preferred. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including healthcare and retirement plans, within a family-owned and operated company that values integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Five years CNC machining experience including programming, setups and operation.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Experience with Mazak/Mazatrol preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate CNC equipment.
• Use inspection equipment to validate tolerances.
• Monitor production levels and maintain cleanliness.
• Train and develop team members in the department.

Skills

CNC machining

Technical assistance

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

CNC machine certification

Job description

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist Lead will be responsible for achieving established safety, quality and operational goals while optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. Focuses on the key daily disciplines of technical assistance, set-up communication, positive attitude and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Programs, sets up and operates the CNC equipment in their respective area.
• Uses inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, to validate tolerances.
• Monitors levels of production, shift output per machine, labor performance, scraps and rejects, and housekeeping.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Responsible for assigning jobs and machines to team members in their area and shifts.
• Performs positive and effective shift turnover and hand off to achieve expected results.
• Answers questions and leads team members on their designated shift and area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the training and development of team members in their department/shift including shadowing and coaching.
• Leads team members in the promotion and integration of new ideas and process improvements.

Education and Experience

(Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

• Five years CNC machining experience including programming, set ups and operation (Mazak/Mazatrol preferred). Identify and resolve issues and opportunities in a timely manner with viable alternatives if necessary.
• Licensing/Certificates: CNC machine certification a plus.

Benefits

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands (Warehouse/Machine Shop)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment (Warehouse/Machine Shop)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability/Veteran