Job: Machinist Class A

Contract Specialties Group; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Specialties Group is seeking a skilled machinist to plan, lay out, set up, operate and adjust tools for CNC vertical mills. You will read blueprints and process sheets to produce high-precision components and inspect against tolerances, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include selecting tooling and fixturing, performing first-article and in-process inspections, troubleshooting on the fly, and mentoring junior operators.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 years of prior CNC experience or 2 years post-secondary with relevant experience.
• Strong ability to set up, light programming, and operate CNC vertical mills.
• Proficiency with Haas, Mitsubishi, or Milltronics controls preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Prior experience in manufacturing safety protocols and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setup and program vertical mill CNC machines using G-code or conversational programming.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, process sheets, and GD&T specifications.
• Select tooling, speeds, feeds, and fixturing for challenging jobs.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections with calipers and micrometers.
• Diagnose dimensional discrepancies and machine malfunctions; implement fixes.
• Mentor junior operators and machinists on best practices.

Skills

G-code programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC setup

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining certification

Tools

Haas controls

Mitsubishi controls

Milltronics controls

Job description

Responsible for the planning, layout, setup, operating and making tool adjustments for a variety of major conventional or automatic machines. Works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions. Checks and inspects and builds machining operations against specified tolerances. May include work with fabrication, sheet metal operations, or machine hardware and assemblies. May also make recommendations concerning use of and improvement upon materials and design. Responsible for producing high-precision components, troubleshooting complex tooling issues, and ensuring zero defects. Requiring minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Setup & Programming: Program (G-code / conversational), edit, and set up Vertical mill CNC machines.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret complex engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Tooling & Fixturing: Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and design custom holding fixtures for challenging jobs.
• Quality Assurance: Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and correct dimensional discrepancies and machine malfunctions on the fly.
• Mentorship: Assist and train junior operators/machinists on best machining practices.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Strong background in setting up, light programming, and operating CNC Vertical mills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Haas, Mitsubishi, Milltronics controls is preferred.
• Physical Ability: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to shop safety protocols.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent; vocational or technical certification in machining is preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work well in a team is important
• Good problem-solving skills

Contract Specialties Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.