Lead CNC Machinist

Engineering Resource Group, Inc.; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Lead CNC Machinist to drive high-precision manufacturing, primarily for medical device components. The role focuses on technical performance and continuous improvement of CNC work centres, including MIM and standalone plastic/metal part production.

You will support engineering and new product development, while developing innovative tooling and fixtures to boost process capability, machine utilization, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in CNC machining and programming.
• Experience with multi-axis milling and lathes.
• Strong GD&T and tolerance control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Optimize CNC machining performance and maintain process capability.
• Machining MIM components and plastic/metal parts.
• Support engineering and new product development initiatives.
• Develop tooling and fixtures to improve efficiency and capability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, machine utilization, setup time, tooling life and costs.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

CNC setup

3-axis milling

4-axis milling

5-axis milling

CNC lathes

Mastercam

GD&T

Tolerance control

Tools

Tooling

Job description

• Lead CNC machinist for a manufacturer of high-tech, precision components, primarily for the medical device industry.
• Primary responsibilities will include:.
• Technical performance and continuous improvement of CNC machining work centre.
• Machining MIM components and stand alone production of plastic and metal parts.
• Provide support for engineering and new product development initiatives.
• Develop innovative tooling and fixtures to improve process capability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, machine utilisation, setup efficiency, tooling life, and overall manufacturing costs.
• 10+ years experience in CNC machining, CNC programming and CNC setup.
• Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling, and experience with CNC lathes.
• Experience machining carbon steels, stainless steels, engineering plastics, and various alloys.
• Proficiency with Mastercam with 3, 4, and 5-axis machining.
• Solid understanding / experience with GD&T and tolerance control.