CNC Operator - Weekday Nights

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Equity package

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. in Devens, MA is seeking a skilled CNC Operator to run 3- and 4-axis milling centers and lathes with live tooling. The role requires interpreting blueprints and GD&T, and working within a team on a weekday night shift from 6pm to 6am.

You will set up and operate machines, inspect parts for dimensional and visual quality, and support training of junior staff. Excellent safety, quality, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with 3- and 4-axis CNC milling centers, 2-axis and multi-axis lathes with live tooling; familiarity with listed controls.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T drawings.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Adherence to health & safety policies and quality policies; strong hand/eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe (work holding, tool offsets, tool kit, first article inspection) on FANUC/DMG MORI/Okuma controls.
• Operate CNC mill (3 or 4 axis) with similar setup and inspection duties.
• Use a pre-setter for tool offsets when available; assist with quick-change tooling as needed.
• Set up and run machines within the department; monitor production quality.
• Periodically inspect parts to ensure dimensional accuracy and visual quality.
• Monitor equipment and tooling; respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Follow Process sheets, drawings, and programs; document results as required.
• Assist in training junior team members on machining processes.
• Collaborate with Quality/Engineering and other team members to resolve issues.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work area and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

CNC Milling

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Hand/eye coordination

Education

Advanced Machine Technology Course

Tools

FANUC controls

DMG MORI controls

Okuma controls

Pre-setter tool

Job description

Job Purpose

• As a CNC Operator at VulcanForms in Devens, MA, you will operate CNC Lathe and/or Mill Machines to support manufacturing based on skillset and shop demand. VulcanForms Inc. operates in an environmentally controlled, state-of-the-art facility committed to producing quality parts for our clients. We manufacture products for several industries, including aerospace, military and defense, satellite, and medical devices.

Please note that the CNC Machinist position is shift based - Weekday Night Shift (Standard - Mon-Wed & Every other Thursday 6pm - 6am)

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to operate a CNC lathe (including work holding, kitting of tools, touching off of tools/establishing offsets, reading of manufacturing drawings, and first article inspection) on FANUC, DMG MORI, Okuma, and controls.
• Ability to operate a CNC 3 or 4 Mill (including work holding, kitting of tools, touching off of tools/establishing offsets, reading manufacturing drawings, and first article) on Fanuc, DMG MORI, and Okuma
• Experience with utilizing a pre-setter offline for tool offsets is a plus.
• Experience with quick-change tooling is a plus.
• Operate and set up on the machines within the department.
• In addition to running machines, the Machinist will periodically inspect parts during production to monitor for consistent dimensional and visual quality.
• Responsible for continuously monitoring equipment and tooling. In the event of a breakdown or other event that would disrupt the process.
• Follow the instructions on the Process sheet, Drawings, and/or Programs.
• Support training of more junior team members on all aspects of machining.
• Helps others identify issues and troubleshoot their work.
• Interface/communicate with Quality, Engineering, and other team members.
• Maintains the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with 3 and 4 CNC Milling Centers, 2-axis and multi axis, live tooling lathes, experience with the controls listed in the Key Responsibilities section above.
• Ability to read Blueprints and have a good understanding of GD&T
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Adhere to and enforce the company’s health & safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to and enforce the company’s quality policies and procedures
• Good hand/eye coordination

Preferred

• Graduate of Advanced Machine Technology Course.
• Knowledge of 5S/6S.

VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

The hourly pay range for this position is:

Level II$24–$33/hour

Level III $28-$38/hour

with differential pay of 10% for weekday nights