Lead CNC Machinist III — 3rd Shift Leader

Atlas Copco Group

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 99,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Training and Development
Parental Leave
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance

Job summary

Atlas Copco Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY is seeking a CNC Machinist III for the 3rd shift to operate advanced machines, mentor teammates, and contribute to continuous improvement. This on-site role supports production at the new STAMP facility and requires leadership and deep technical expertise.

You will troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer machines, enforce safety and SOPs, lead root-cause analysis with engineers, and drive process optimizations including pilot runs and new

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of CNC machining experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
  • Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and CNC programming basics.
  • Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, setups, and precision adjustments.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer machines across part families.
  • Serve as subject matter expert in safety, quality, and SOP compliance.
  • Lead root-cause analysis with engineers and team leaders when technical issues arise.
  • Mentor and train junior machinists, supporting skill development and knowledge transfer.
  • Recommend process optimizations and support pilot runs or new setups.

Skills

CNC Machining
Leadership
Blueprint Reading
GD&T
CNC Programming Basics
Troubleshooting
Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

HMC
Mill-Turn
Grinder
Balancer

Job description

Atlas Copco Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY is seeking a CNC Machinist III for the 3rd shift to operate advanced machines, mentor teammates, and contribute to continuous improvement. This on-site role supports production at the new STAMP facility and requires leadership and deep technical expertise.

You will troubleshoot HMC, mill-turn, grinder, and balancer machines, enforce safety and SOPs, lead root-cause analysis with engineers, and drive process optimizations including pilot runs and new

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