Machinist IV | Lead & CNC Specialist

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA, seeks a Machinist IV to safely operate all machining centers, perform precision work on test specimens and production parts, and maintain equipment. You will use manual and CNC lathes, mills, and grinders, participate in audits, and drive continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.

The role requires 6–8 years of machining experience, advanced knowledge of shop math and machining procedures, and the ability to train team members and lead when

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of machining experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of machine shop theory and machining procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools.
• CNC programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all work centers within the machinist area.
• Perform machining of test specimens and parts as required.
• Operate manual and CNC equipment including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment.
• Report safety, quality, and production concerns to supervision.
• Troubleshoot production issues and recommend root cause corrective actions.
• Participate in preparation activities for customer and third-party audits.
• Serve as Group Leader when required.
• Promote safe operation of all equipment used in the machining process.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and departmental goals.
• Provide training, instruction, and guidance to team members as needed.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC programming

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training or Machinist Apprenticeship

Tools

Okuma

Kellenberger

DCM

Toyoda

Hurco

Mitsubishi

Okamoto

Jones and Shipman

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA, seeks a Machinist IV to safely operate all machining centers, perform precision work on test specimens and production parts, and maintain equipment. You will use manual and CNC lathes, mills, and grinders, participate in audits, and drive continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.

The role requires 6–8 years of machining experience, advanced knowledge of shop math and machining procedures, and the ability to train team members and lead when