GRADE 2 MACHINIST

Charm Sciences, Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 33,751 - 49,249; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing company in Lawrence, MA is seeking a skilled Machinist responsible for manufacturing precise parts with minimal supervision. The position requires 5-10 years of machining experience and a high-quality work ethic. Candidates should be able to operate various machinery, inspect products, and maintain accurate records. This job offers competitive pay, working hours from Monday to Friday, and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of machining experience or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to operate PROTO-TRAK machines with minimal training.
• Thorough knowledge of tooling and machine setups.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.
• Keep accurate records of processes and procedures.
• Inspect and document first piece, in-process and final inspections.

Skills

Machining experience

Minimal supervision

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PROTO-TRAK machines

Measuring tools

Job description

Description

The Machinist is a skilled craft, overtime-eligible position that reports to the Machine ShopWhile the Machine Shop Manager. The Machinist is responsible for manufacturing parts that meet or exceed Charm Sciences standards, which emphasize a high level of precision on all pieces manufactured within the machine shop. The Grade 2 Machinist requires minimal supervision.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $24.50 to $35.75 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.

Essential Functions

• Operate all manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.
• Determine machining operations, select tooling, make setups, and develop processes and procedures.
• Keep accurate records of work performance, processes and procedures, order of operations, tooling used for specific features, and setup methods for each specific part number.
• Select and use all necessary measuring tools.
• Select and use hand tools, as required.
• Inspect and document first piece, in-process and final inspections, and confirm other machinist’s inspections.
• Operate various machine‑shop equipment such as saws, belt sanders, grinders, drill presses, shears, brakes, and other hand tools, as well as office equipment such as a computer.
• Able to work from drawings, sketches, or verbal and written instructions.
• Minimal supervision needed for running and checking production after training.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Required:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of machining experience or a combination болды experience and technical school training.
• Work between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday, and be available on some Saturdays as needed.
• Must be able to operate any of the PROTO‑TRAK machines with minimal training.
• Must be able to adjust and make changes to programs.
• High quality of work.
• Minimal supervision needed for set‑up and operation.
• Must observe all safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to perform highly technical and close‑tolerance work to engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and machine setup to achieve quality precision machined components.
• Must have the ability to determine the need for and fabricate jigs and tooling.

Preferred:

• Skilled with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Knowledge of CNC "G & M" codes and programming Fadal or Haas controller.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to sit or stand for an extended length of time at a computer or machine.
• Must possess dexterity to manipulate parts being manufactured.
• Must be able to visually detect discrepancies/inspect machined parts.
• Occasional need to move about the machine shop as well as access the main facility.
• Be in a production environment where the noise level is generally loud.