Machinist III (Temp-To-Perm)

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is hiring a Machinist III for a temp-to-perm position in Lowell, MA. The role requires setting up and operating knee mills and engine lathes, performing a range of machining operations, and building tools and jigs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (technical HS preferred) and 4–6 years of related experience, with knowledge of ISO process controls and strong attention to detail. MS Office and ERP familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; technical HS preferred.
• 4-6 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of ISO process controls.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate bench and machine tool equipment such as knee mill and engine lathe.
• Perform milling, turning, drilling, tapping and grinding to fabricate metal parts.
• Design and build tools and jigs; perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Read sketches, blueprints, and verbal directions from engineers; ensure close tolerances.
• Meet delivery schedules and maintain quality standards.
• May train other employees and provide feedback on drawings.

Job description

Machinist III (Temp-To-Perm) Location: Lowell, MA Pay Rate: $31 - 33/hr Hours: M - F; 7AM - 3:30PM

Essential Job Duties:

• Set-up and operate a full range of bench and machine tool equipment such as a knee mill and engine lathe
• Perform general milling operations, turning, facing, drilling, boring, threading, tapping and grinding, etc. to fabricate metal parts
• Design and build tools and jigs
• Perform preventive maintenance on all machines
• Perform tramming
• Perform work involving unusual set-ups, close tolerances and critical interrelated dimensions
• Work from sketches, preliminary drawings, blueprints, or from verbal direction from engineers
• Plan, layout, and performs work on assignments including all types of machine and hand operations, fitting, adjusting and checking dimensions to very close tolerances
• Provides feedback on engineering drawings to design and quality engineering
• Ensure that quality requirements are met
• Perform peer inspections
• May provide training to other employees
• Meet delivery schedules
• May be required to improvise, use shop tools to make special and unusual adaptations of common machine tools

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma, preferably from a technical HS
• 4-6 years of related experience
• Knowledge of ISO process controls

Essential Skills and Attitudes Required:

• English verbal and written communication skills
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse population
• Excellent organizational skills
• Possess interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ethical
• Adaptable
• Thrive in a fast paced setting
• Prioritize work efficiently and effectively
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Function as part of a team
• Commitment to company values
• Meet deadlines
• Meet established labor standards
• Detail oriented
• High level of accuracy
• Professional in behavior and appearance
• Dependable and punctual
• Maintains a high level of quality and quantity of work
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Perform simple shop math
• Excellent computer skills in a windows environment, MRP/ERP systems; MS Office

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit Use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel Talk and hear Stand, walk and reach with hands and arms Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; anything over that requires a two-person lift, or other lifting equipment Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusting focus

Environment, Job Hazards and Required PPE:

Manufacturing Environment Identifiable job hazards: Work in or around a welding area; Weld arc will be present Work with or around machine shop tools, compressed gases, mechanical robotic equipment, Acetone, IPA Occasional high noise levels Required PPE: Rubber gloves when working with chemicals Safety Glasses when operating machinery or working with chemicals