CNC Machinist / Operator

VulcanForms Inc.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 118,169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity package

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a CNC Machinist/Operator in Newburyport, MA to run lathes and mills in a climate-controlled facility for aerospace, defense, satellite and medical device components. This 1st shift role offers growth from operator to setup machinist with internal training and promotion.

You will read drawings, set up jobs, run programs, inspect parts, and mentor junior teammates while maintaining quality and safety in a tight-tolerance environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience running CNC mills/lathes in production.
• Able to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Team-focused with commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Run CNC mills and lathes, set up jobs and edit programs.
• Inspect parts during production for dimensional accuracy.
• Train junior team members and assist quality, engineering.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and monitor equipment.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Lathes

Blueprint Reading

Measuring Tools

Team Player

Education

Advanced Machine Technology / Machining certificate

Tools

FANUC

Yasnac

Mitsubishi

Heidenhain

Job description

Job Purpose

As a CNC Machinist / Operator at VulcanForms, you will run CNC lathes and/or mills in our climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility, making precision parts for aerospace, military and defense, satellite, and medical device customers. We hire at four levels, from operators building their skills to experienced setup machinists, and we train and promote from within. This is a 1st shift role, at our Newburyport, MA facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Run CNC lathes (2-axis and live tooling) and/or 3, 4 or 5-axis mills, including work holding, kitting tools, touching off tools and setting offsets.
• Read manufacturing drawings and follow the process sheets, drawings and programs for each job.
• Inspect parts during production for consistent dimensional and visual quality, and support first article buy-off.
• Monitor equipment and tooling, and elevate any breakdown or issue that would disrupt the process.
• Set up jobs and edit programs at the machine (Levels 2–4).
• Train more junior team members and help them troubleshoot their work (Levels 3–4).
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering and other team members.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and follow safety rules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience running CNC mills and/or lathes in a production environment
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to the company’s health, safety and quality policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, including setups and program editing
• Experience with any of these controls: FANUC, Yasnac, Mitsubishi, Brother, Heidenhain
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Experience with an offline tool pre-setter or quick-change tooling
• Graduate of an Advanced Machine Technology course, or a machining certificate or degree
• Knowledge of 5S/6S

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

Level 1: $20.00 – $27.50

Level 2: $24.46 – $33.64

Level 3: $28.00 – $38.50

Level 4: $30.00 – $41.24